The Trump-Kim Jong Un bromance comes roaring back
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Former President Donald Trump's relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has recently rekindled, as the two leaders appear to return to their "love letters" from years past. Trump recently announced on social media that he planned to "substantially reduce" the number of joint military exercises between the United States and South Korea, citing his "very good relationship with Kim Jong Un."
He also expressed his desire for South Korea to join efforts in denuclearizing Iran, but their proposal was rejected. The announcement comes as a relief to Kim, who has previously criticized Trump using strong language. Despite the strained relationship, the US and South Korea have maintained a robust military alliance for over 70 years.
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