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Mr. Trump, seeking to revive the bond he claims to have forged with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in his first term, said last month that he plans to meet Mr. Kim later this year.
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South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on Friday that United States President Donald Trump wants dialogue with Pyongyang and confirmed Seoul will not be deploying troops to intervene militarily in the Iran war.
North Korea, which has secured critical backing from Russia in recent years, did not clearly respond to Trump.
Lee reiterated three times that South Korea would not deploy troops in a way that could lead to military intervention.
Seoul had reportedly been weighing deploying troops to the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic waterway and crucial oil and gas transit chokepoint that has been at the centre of tensions between Washington and Tehran since the Iran war broke out in late February.
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South Korean President Lee Jae Myung stated on September 18, 2026, that U.S. President Donald Trump wants to engage in dialogue with North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un, emphasizing that Seoul will not send troops to participate in the Iran conflict. Mr. Trump has indicated he plans to meet with Kim later in the year and highlighted that North Korea possesses around 57 powerful nuclear weapons, though South Korea…
Trump 'clearly' wants dialogue with Pyongyang: South Korean President →South Korean President Lee Jae Myung stated on Friday that US President Donald Trump wants to engage in dialogue with North Korea, while emphasizing that South Korea will not deploy troops in the Iran conflict zone. Lee said Seoul is continuing "preliminary coordination efforts" for potential talks between Washington and Pyongyang, noting it would be easier to restart these negotiations compared to inter-Korean…
South Korea says US-North Korea talks possible, rules out Hormuz deployment →South Korea’s President Lee Jae Myung announced at a Friday news conference that his country will not send military forces to support any potential conflict involving Iran, despite pressure from former US President Donald Trump. While rejecting direct military involvement in the Middle East, Lee acknowledged South Korea might increase its role in ensuring maritime security for commercial shipping and crude oil…
South Korea will not send military to support US war on Iran, defying Trump pressure →South Korean President Lee Jae Myung announced on Friday that Seoul would not deploy troops for military intervention in Iran. He emphasized South Korea’s commitment to non-intervention and stated that the country will only carry out minimal activities to protect its merchant ships and oil shipping routes. Concurrently, Lee addressed North Korea-U.S. relations, indicating that while dialogue remains challenging…
South Korea rules out deployment of troops for military intervention in Iran →President Lee Jae Myung of South Korea has rejected the United States' request for military support regarding Iran, stating there will be no dispatch of troops or assets that could lead to involvement in a conflict. This decision is in response to growing public opposition within South Korea to any military engagement and reflects the government’s commitment to maintaining its security alliance with the U.S. while…
South Korea’s president rejects US request for Iran war support →South Korean President Lee Jae Myung urged US President Donald Trump to maintain dialogue with North Korea during preliminary coordination efforts for potential talks. While expressing hope for a meeting between Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, Lee also clarified that such an event remains challenging but not impossible. Concurrently, he emphasized South Korea's commitment to non-involvement in Middle…
South Korean president urges Trump dialogue with Pyongyang →Analysis
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Trump has been pushing aides for a meeting with Kim as soon as the autumn, the Wall Street Journal has reported.
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18 Sep South Korean president urges Trump dialogue with PyongyangSouth Korean President Lee Jae Myung urged US President Donald Trump to maintain dialogue with North Korea during preliminary coordination efforts for potential talks. While expressing hope for a meeting between Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, Lee also clarified that such an event remains challenging but not impossible. Concurrently, he emphasized South Korea's commitment to non-involvement in Middle…Euronews
18 Sep South Korea’s president rejects US request for Iran war supportPresident Lee Jae Myung of South Korea has rejected the United States' request for military support regarding Iran, stating there will be no dispatch of troops or assets that could lead to involvement in a conflict. This decision is in response to growing public opposition within South Korea to any military engagement and reflects the government’s commitment to maintaining its security alliance with the U.S. while…South China Morning Post
18 Sep South Korea rules out deployment of troops for military intervention in IranSouth Korean President Lee Jae Myung announced on Friday that Seoul would not deploy troops for military intervention in Iran. He emphasized South Korea’s commitment to non-intervention and stated that the country will only carry out minimal activities to protect its merchant ships and oil shipping routes. Concurrently, Lee addressed North Korea-U.S. relations, indicating that while dialogue remains challenging…Dawn
18 Sep South Korea will not send military to support US war on Iran, defying Trump pressureSouth Korea’s President Lee Jae Myung announced at a Friday news conference that his country will not send military forces to support any potential conflict involving Iran, despite pressure from former US President Donald Trump. While rejecting direct military involvement in the Middle East, Lee acknowledged South Korea might increase its role in ensuring maritime security for commercial shipping and crude oil…The Guardian
18 Sep South Korea says US-North Korea talks possible, rules out Hormuz deploymentSouth Korean President Lee Jae Myung stated on Friday that US President Donald Trump wants to engage in dialogue with North Korea, while emphasizing that South Korea will not deploy troops in the Iran conflict zone. Lee said Seoul is continuing "preliminary coordination efforts" for potential talks between Washington and Pyongyang, noting it would be easier to restart these negotiations compared to inter-Korean…Al Jazeera
18 Sep Trump 'clearly' wants dialogue with Pyongyang: South Korean PresidentSouth Korean President Lee Jae Myung stated on September 18, 2026, that U.S. President Donald Trump wants to engage in dialogue with North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un, emphasizing that Seoul will not send troops to participate in the Iran conflict. Mr. Trump has indicated he plans to meet with Kim later in the year and highlighted that North Korea possesses around 57 powerful nuclear weapons, though South Korea…The Hindu
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