(LEAD) Lee says told Trump cannot deal with N. Korean nuclear issue the same way as others (opens original article in a new tab)

President Lee Jae Myung told Trump that North Korea's nuclear issue requires a different approach than other countries, and Trump expressed regret over past inaction. Lee also asked the Pope to visit North Korea and the DMZ, which the Pope agreed to consider.

• President Lee Jae Myung told Trump that North Korean nuclear issue should not be handled like other countries' issues
• Trump expressed regret over past inaction on North Korea's nuclear program
• Lee requested Pope Leo XIV to visit North Korea and DMZ, which the Pope agreed to consider