Friday, June 30, 2017

North Korea a menace - Pres. Trump

North Korea's nuclear ambitions and also trade topped the agenda for the meetings between U.S. President Donald Trump and South Korea's President Moon Jae-In.

The two men made brief public statements in the Rose Garden, each taking a different approach on the threat that North Korea poses.

U.S. President Donald Trump described the regime of Kim Jong Un as a menace, and said U.S. policy has changed.

IN: "The era...
OUT: ...is over."
DUR: 14


South Korea's President Moon Jae-In took a much gentler tone, promising firm resolve to address the threats his neighbor poses.

The voice of a translator:

IN: "(Korean)The gravest...
OUT: ...relevant policies."
DUR: 17


U.S. President Donald Trump made it clear KORUS - the U.S. South Korea Free Trade Agreement is being changed.

IN: "We talked...
OUT: ...South Korea."
DUR: 28


South Korea's President Moon Jae-in focused on the benefits of getting to know President Trump, and has invited him to visit Seoul.

IN: "(Korean) This time...
OUT: ...to rely on."
DUR: 18


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