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As Trump courts Kim, Pyongyang ups theprice, while Seoul fears being sidelined

Experts warn that President Trump's transactional approach to an alliance will erode political trust.

Anthony Kuhn21 Aug 2026, 09:00 amUpdated 3d ago1 min readWorldWorld

World — Anthony Kuhn

As Trump courts Kim, Pyongyang ups the price, while Seoul fears being sidelined

Experts warn that President Trump's transactional approach to an alliance will erode political trust.

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Source: NPR · Anthony Kuhn. Published 21 Aug 2026, 09:00 am.

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