On the 17th, U.S. President Trump stated that North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has responded to his request for dialogue, but he did not disclose the content of the response.
Trump pointed out that "everything I do is to make the situation safer," and said, "I know him (Kim Jong-un), and he knows me. I get along well with him."
Trump said that South Korea's refusal to assist the U.S. on the Iran issue made him dissatisfied and prompted his decision to reduce the scale of the U.S.-South Korea joint military exercises.
On the 16th, Trump posted on social media that he had requested the Department of Defense to significantly reduce the scale of joint military exercises between the United States and South Korea. He said these exercises "cost a huge amount," with a large portion paid by the U.S., and at the same time sent North Korea completely inappropriate and hostile signals.