President Lee Jae Myung had a telephone conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump on the evening of the 17th. The call was initiated by South Korea to discuss the results of the U.S.-China summit. President Trump traveled to China from the 13th to the 15th and met with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
As per Cheong Wa Dae, the heads of state from South Korea and the U.S. had a 30-minute conversation beginning at 10 p.m. that evening. President Trump reportedly outlined the outcomes of the U.S.-China summit, discussing areas including U.S.-China relations, economic and trade deals, and developments on the Korean Peninsula and in the Middle East. President Lee remarked, “Effective handling of U.S.-China relations will support peace and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region and globally.”
In talks about the Korean Peninsula during the U.S.-China summit, Cheong Wa Dae stated that President Lee “acknowledged the positive discussions between President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping regarding the issue on the Korean Peninsula.” President Trump reportedly mentioned, “With strong collaboration between the leaders of South Korea and the U.S., we will continue to fulfill our essential role and support peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula.” Some officials had expected advancements in U.S.-North Korea relations, including progress on North Korea’s nuclear program, after President Trump’s trip to China.
Cheong Wa Dae also stated that during the conversation, the two leaders addressed initiatives to properly carry out the ‘Joint Fact Sheet.’ The Joint Fact Sheet, a collaborative explanation document from last year’s South Korea-U.S. summit, outlines South Korea’s agreement to develop nuclear-powered submarines and raise defense expenditures to 3.5% of GDP (gross domestic product).
President Trump had a telephone conversation with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on the 15th, while en route back to the United States aboard his official plane following the end of his trip to China.
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