Trump Highlights Positive Reply from Kim Amid Military Exercise Cuts

President Donald Trump announced that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un gave a "very positive" answer to the U.S. invitation for dialogue, a development he linked to recent reductions in joint U.S.–South Korean military drills. Trump said the cuts were intended to lower costs and avoid sending hostile signals to North Korea, while still maintaining a strong defense posture. He reiterated that the two leaders share a respectful relationship and that the reply from Kim supports a renewed diplomatic effort. The president also noted the presence of roughly 39,000 American troops stationed in South Korea, emphasizing the United States' commitment to its allies.