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At the White House on Monday, South Korea’s President Lee Jae Myung met US President Donald Trump. Both leaders praised each other’s efforts to engage North Korea’s leader, Kim Jong-un, in talks. President Lee prepared by studying Trump’s book and seeking advice from Japan’s prime minister. The meeting ended without major agreements or conflicts. Trump had earlier posted a social media message expressing concern about South Korea’s situation. Experts said the meeting would be seen as successful in Seoul if Trump avoided public criticism of South Korea or its leader. The talks focused on diplomacy with North Korea but did not lead to any direct contact with Kim Jong-un. (Updated 26 Aug 2025, 17:49 IST; source: link)