Trump says he sent "very friendly" letter to N. Korean leader Kim Jong-un
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U.S. President Donald Trump has confirmed he sent a "very friendly" letter to North Korean leader Kim Jong-un.
While he didn't elaborate on the content,... Trump said it was in response to the letter he recently received from Kim that included a birthday greeting.
The exchange of letters comes as talks between the U.S. and North Korea remain stalled over the North's nuclear program and ahead of Mr. Trump's trip to Asia this week which includes a stop in South Korea.
Arirang's Kim Hyo-sun starts us off.
U.S. President Donald Trump said his (quote) "very friendly" letter to Kim Jong-un was in response to the birthday wishes he received last week from the North Korean leader.
However, at the White House on Monday, Trump refused to be drawn on what he told Kim in his letter.
"He actually sent me birthday wishes but it was just a very friendly letter both ways. We have a very, very good relationship this way."
The White House added correspondence between the two leaders has been ongoing.
President Trump also reiterated he has very good relationship with the North's leader.
While talking about Iran,... Trump explained that like Iran North Korea would enjoy a remarkable future once it abandons its nuclear weapons.
According to North Korea's state-run media on Sunday,... Kim Jong-un expressed satisfaction over the letter he received from Trump.
The exchange of letters comes as President Trump is scheduled to leave Wednesday for a trip to Northeast Asia, that will also take him to South Korea.
It's left to be seen whether the exchange of letters could pave the way for a revival of stalled denuclearization talks and possibly a third North Korea-U.S. summit.
Meanwhile, sources say U.S. Special Representative for North Korea, Stephen Biegun, is set to arrive in Seoul on Thursday,... a couple of days before Trump arrives in South Korea.
Beigun will sit down with his counterpart Lee Do-hoon , representative for Korean Peninsula peace and security affairs, as well as other officials.
Kim Hyo-sun, Arirang News.
U.S. President Donald Trump has confirmed he sent a "very friendly" letter to North Korean leader Kim Jong-un.
While he didn't elaborate on the content,... Trump said it was in response to the letter he recently received from Kim that included a birthday greeting.
The exchange of letters comes as talks between the U.S. and North Korea remain stalled over the North's nuclear program and ahead of Mr. Trump's trip to Asia this week which includes a stop in South Korea.
Arirang's Kim Hyo-sun starts us off.
U.S. President Donald Trump said his (quote) "very friendly" letter to Kim Jong-un was in response to the birthday wishes he received last week from the North Korean leader.
However, at the White House on Monday, Trump refused to be drawn on what he told Kim in his letter.
"He actually sent me birthday wishes but it was just a very friendly letter both ways. We have a very, very good relationship this way."
The White House added correspondence between the two leaders has been ongoing.
President Trump also reiterated he has very good relationship with the North's leader.
While talking about Iran,... Trump explained that like Iran North Korea would enjoy a remarkable future once it abandons its nuclear weapons.
According to North Korea's state-run media on Sunday,... Kim Jong-un expressed satisfaction over the letter he received from Trump.
The exchange of letters comes as President Trump is scheduled to leave Wednesday for a trip to Northeast Asia, that will also take him to South Korea.
It's left to be seen whether the exchange of letters could pave the way for a revival of stalled denuclearization talks and possibly a third North Korea-U.S. summit.
Meanwhile, sources say U.S. Special Representative for North Korea, Stephen Biegun, is set to arrive in Seoul on Thursday,... a couple of days before Trump arrives in South Korea.
Beigun will sit down with his counterpart Lee Do-hoon , representative for Korean Peninsula peace and security affairs, as well as other officials.
Kim Hyo-sun, Arirang News.