South Korea would accept a Trump-Kim deal to freeze nuclear programme, president tells BBC
Published: 9/21/2025

South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung would accept a Trump-Kim deal freezing North Korea's nuclear weapons production, outlining it as a feasible alternative to immediate denuclearization. Lee aims to reduce tensions with North Korea and improve global security. Amidst balances between the US and China, Lee is navigating evolving international dynamics, seeking cooperation and peaceful coexistence.