South Korean leader says he told Trump sanctions on North are 'ineffective' (opens original article in a new tab)

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung claims that sanctions against North Korea are ineffective due to military cooperation with Russia, and he informed US President Trump of this during their G7 meeting.

• South Korean President Lee Jae Myung stated that sanctions on North Korea are ineffective due to increased cooperation between North Korea and Russia.
• Lee told US President Trump during their G7 meeting that the effectiveness of sanctions has diminished because of military aid from Russia to North Korea.
• Trump has shown interest in addressing the North Korea issue, with past meetings and statements indicating potential for future engagement.