South Korean President Lee Jae-myung calls on U.S. President Donald Trump to take the lead in handling the North Korea issue, following Washington's moves in the Middle East.

According to the South Korean presidential office, the president asked Trump to play a leading role in efforts to address the North Korea issue. According to the statement, Trump responded that he would act on the matter.

In their joint statement this week, the G7 leaders reiterated their commitment to the complete denuclearization of North Korea.