In White House meeting with Lee, Trump also says US should have ownership of land housing US military base in S Korea.

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and White House leader Donald Trump will meet next week for a summit set to touch on the upkeep of American troops on the peninsula.

President Lee Jae Myung's visit is expected to spotlight trade, alliance costs and North Korea as he seeks to set the tone with Trump's second-term White House.

Lee encourages Trump to engage with North Korean leader as Trump says he’s open to trade talks with South Korea

U.S. President Donald Trump and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, meeting for first time, described admiration for each other, and pledged cooperation.

‘We love a lot of things that they make, and they love what we have,’ says US president, asserting that a joint energy venture was forthcoming.

In White House meeting with Lee, Trump also says US should have ownership of land housing US military base in S Korea.

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said Monday he hoped to meet again with North Korea’s Kim Jong Un, possibly this year, as he held White House talks with South Korea’s dovish…

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung underscored his priorities for strengthening the U.S.-ROK alliance during a forum Monday after meeting Donald Trump.

The lack of a joint statement after Lee’s summit with Trump highlights unresolved issues between the two allies, analysts say.

Since Trump's January inauguration, Kim has ignored Trump's repeated calls to revive the direct diplomacy he pursued in his first term.

At the White House, President Trump and Lee Jae Myung praised each other’s eagerness to talk to North Korea’s leader — even if he doesn’t want to talk to them.