Trump and the South Korean president discussed the involvement of North Korean troops in the Russian war.

Chosen U.S. President Donald Trump and South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol held a phone conversation on November 7 after Trump won the presidential election in the United States.

The two leaders discussed their future collaboration.

Topics of their discussion included North Korea, specifically the development of its nuclear capabilities, missile tests, and the deployment of troops to assist Russia in its war against Ukraine, as reported by the South Korean news agency Yonhap.

Details of the conversation have not been disclosed.

During the 12-minute call, Trump and Yoon talked about trilateral relations between the U.S., South Korea, and Japan, cooperation in shipbuilding, and agreed to meet in person soon.

It has been reported that Pyongyang has sent approximately 12,000 soldiers to support the Russian army in the Kursk region.

Trump's return to the White House in January brings uncertainty regarding the future support of the United States for Ukraine, as the elected president has repeatedly expressed his intention to reduce aid to Kyiv and seek an agreement with Moscow.

Trump has also frequently boasted about his warm relations with authoritarian leaders and dictators, such as Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un.

Background. It is worth noting: WSJ reported that Trump's advisors are considering freezing the war in Ukraine and banning it from joining NATO for 20 years. However, Trump has yet to approve a final plan to end the war. According to sources, he will make his decision at the last moment.