https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/facing-quagmire-in-iran-trump-turns-to-a-familiar-face-north-korea-s-kim-jong-unContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/facing-quagmire-in-iran-trump-turns-to-a-familiar-face-north-korea-s-kim-jong-unhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/facing-quagmire-in-iran-trump-turns-to-a-familiar-face-north-korea-s-kim-jong-un#u44978Tue, 18 Aug 2026 22:25:37 +0000US President Trump has reached out to North Korea's Kim Jong-un, who has responded to his overtures. This development comes as Trump faces challenges in Iran and amid strained US relations with South Korea. Trump's outreach to Kim Jong-un is seen as a strategic move, given his familiarity with the North Korean leader.Why it mattersThe situation is set against a backdrop of complex international relations, with the US seeking to navigate its relationships with both North Korea and South Korea. South Korea has been critical of Trump's approach, and there are concerns about the imp