South Korean President Lee Jae Myung underscored his priorities for strengthening the U.S.-ROK alliance during a forum Monday after meeting Donald Trump.

President Trump said Monday repeatedly praised North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and said he wanted to meet with him during a summit with South Korea's president at the White House. Why it matters: Longstanding U.

ULSAN, South Korea - When South Korean President Lee Jae Myung meets with President Donald Trump for the first time on Monday, he will arrive at the White House with a gift that’s sure to please Trump: South Korea’s shipbuilding prowess.