South Korean president calls for easing North Korea sanctions

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung called on September 21–22, 2026, for the U.S. under Trump to ease sanctions on North Korea in exchange for freezing (not eliminating) its nuclear program. Later reports on September 23 focused on Lee's pledge to double chip production and his departure from the UN General Assembly.

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