Asia, Trump and Kim Jong Un
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A South Korean presidential security adviser said on Monday that she did not believe a meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un was likely to happen soon. Oh Hyun-joo,
Trump told reporters on Friday he would be open to a last-minute meeting with Kim Jong Un, citing their "very good relationship."
Kim Jong Un made the comments at the groundbreaking ceremony for a memorial for North Korean soldiers who fought for Russia in its war with Ukraine, state media said.
Kim Ji-yeon is so worried about South Korea’s currency that she’s moving all the money she can into US stocks and gold. A key reason: Korea’s pledge to invest $350 billion in the US, a figure that has stoked fears of spiraling losses in the currency.
Sei Young Kim has claimed her 13th career title at the BMW Ladies Championship. She carded a final round 67 on Sunday to secure a four-stroke victory.
President Trump is expected to hold a highly anticipated meeting with his Chinese counterpart during his trip to Asia later this week. Ahead of the meeting with President Xi, the White House announced the two sides have agreed on a framework of a trade deal.
Financial markets kicked off the week by gleefully cheering the weekend’s headlines that trade talks between the United States and China went smoothly. Just weeks earlier, Trump had threatened to impose a 100% tariff on Chinese exports and said he might call off a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.