Trump says North and South Korea talks are result of his ‘tough stance’
07 January 2018 |
5:45 am
During a news conference at Camp David, President Donald Trump said he was told that North Korea's willingness to hold official talks with South Korea next week was a result of his 'tough stance'.
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