Presidents Moon, Trump reaffirm alliance in first phone talks

U.S. President Donald Trump wasted little time to personally congratulate President Moon Jae-in on his election win.
The two spoke on the phone for around half-an-hour late Wednesday, Korea time,... pledging to maintain close cooperation over North Korea's military threats.
They agreed to lay the groundwork for a summit in the coming months.
Yu Joonhee reports.
President Trump was the first foreign leader to call Moon Jae-in to congratulate him on becoming South Korean president.
During their first phone conversation, President Moon said the South Korea-U.S. alliance is more important than ever... as uncertainties swirl around the Korean peninsula.
President Trump said South Korea and the U.S. are "not just good allies, but great allies."
While Trump noted North Korea's nuclear issue is a difficult problem - he said it can be resolved.
President Moon stressed that the alliance is the basis of Seoul's security and diplomatic policy direction and will continue that way,...
showing appreciation for Trump's efforts to prioritize the North Korean issue.
President Trump said he will invite President Moon to the White House to celebrate the two leaders' election victories, saying he respects the choice made by the South Korean people.
Moon said he will send a special envoy to Washington soon for talks with President Trump.
The U.S. leader also pledged to send a high-level advisory delegation to Seoul to arrange one-on-one summit talks.
The 30 minute phone call, which took place Wednesday night Korea time, was taken at President Moon's private residence in Seoul as preparations are still being made for him to move into Cheong Wa Dae in the coming days.
Yu Joonhee, Arirang News.