WASHINGTON (August 26, 2025)- President Trump hosted South Korean president Lee Jae Myung at The White House yesterday.
President Trump criticized South Korea’s political conditions and mentioned wanting to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un.
For more context on the matter, please consider Celeste Arrington is the Korea Foundation Associate Professor of Political Science and International Affairs; Director, GW Institute for Korean Studies; Co-Director, East Asia National Resource Center. Arrington is an expert in comparative politics, South Korea, North Korea, Japan, state-society relations, law and society, media and politics, and Northeastern Asian security.
If you wish to speak with Dr. Celeste Arrington, please contact Media Relations Specialist Shannon Mitchell at shannon [dot] mitchell
gwu [dot] edu (shannon[dot]mitchell[at]gwu[dot]edu).
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