Washington D.C., June 12 2025 — The historic meeting between former U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un has generated various reactions among global leaders and organizations. Some view it as necessary in de-escalating tensions while others remain wary about its geopolitical consequences. South Korea Responded with Cautious OptimismSouth Korea’s government responded positively yet cautiously. President Lee Jae-myung’s office welcomed Trump’s willingness to open dialogue, calling it a “pragmatic move toward de-escalation”. Yet officials stressed that any meaningful progress hinges on concrete steps from Pyongyang–specifically, verifiable denuclearization measures. Analysts in Seoul shared this mixed assessment; believing...