Lee tells Trump North Korea nuclear issue needs unique approach

Lee shared these details during a press briefing following his 10-day trip to Europe. He mentioned that he and Trump spoke on multiple occasions during the summit, including at a dinner banquet. According to Lee, Trump expressed regret over the failure to adequately address North Korea's nuclear program before it effectively acquired nuclear weapons.

In response, Lee conveyed that he explicitly told Trump that the North Korean nuclear issue should not be treated like others. Lee added that Trump agreed with this point and seemed concerned about the absence of a viable solution.

Additionally, President Lee noted that he extended an invitation to Pope Leo XIV to visit North Korea and the Demilitarized Zone during a meeting at the Vatican earlier in the week. The Pope reportedly indicated he would actively consider the proposal.