US President Donald Trump on Monday welcomed South Korean President Lee Jae Myung in Washington. The talks came amid tensions over Seoul’s handling of past political turmoil, but Trump still signaled readiness for diplomacy with North Korea and flexibility on trade with South Korea.

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• Trump says open to meet Kim Jong Un
• Signals fresh approach on trade with Seoul
• Lee in Washington for first official visit
• Lee took office in June after snap election
• Visit shadowed by Trump’s criticism of Seoul probes
• Trump unhappy with handling of Yoon Suk Yeol cases
• Lee praised Trump, stressed diplomacy with Pyongyang
• Joked about Trump Tower, golf in North Korea
• Meeting avoided public clash, unlike Zelenskyy’s visit
• US alliance vital for Korea’s economy, security