South Korean President Asks Trump to Push North Korea Peace Effort

Seoul says North Korea’s nuclear and missile programs continue to advance.

President Donald Trump greets South Korean President Lee Jae Myung at the White House on Aug. 25, 2025. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung asked U.S. President Donald Trump to help pursue a peaceful solution to the North Korean issue during their first in-person conversation at the G7 summit in France.

According to South Korea’s presidential office, Lee told Trump, “Just like you strived to resolve issues in the Middle East, please play a role in finding a peaceful solution to the North Korea issue.”