Donald Trump has said that the US "has many options" for dealing with the threat from North Korea, as he meets with South Korean President Moon Jae-in.
Mr Trump, who said earlier this week that North Korea was a problem that should be "dealt with rapidly," is set to discuss the issue of the isolated nation as well as trade with South Korea's new leader, whose pro-engagement stance toward the North could clash with the US administration's intent to crank up sanctions.
Mr Trump welcomed South Korean President Moon for formal talks at the White House. The two leaders had their first meeting over dinner Thursday, shortly after the Treasury Department blacklisted a Chinese bank accused of conducting millions in illicit business with North Korea.
The South Korean leader has sought to make clear to the US that he is serious about dealing with his neighbour's threat, despite his inclination to restart dialogue with the North to address its nuclear weapons development.
Mr Moon appeared to try to break the ice early on during Thursday's dinner, telling Mr Trump that he also suffers from “fake news” coverage, prompting laughs. Trump has used the term to describe media reports he doesn't like.
Mr Trump wrote on Twitter that they had a “very good meeting” and that they discussed North Korea and trade. Those discussions are expected to continue on Friday.
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