Gov. Greg Gianforte promoted Montana products and the Treasure State’s partnerships with South Korea and Japan on a trade mission this week. On the trip, Gianforte, a Republican, touted, wheat, beef,

Gov. Greg Gianforte promoted Montana products and the Treasure State’s partnerships with South Korea and Japan on a trade mission this week.

Japan’s new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi called Korea an “important neighboring country” in her first policy speech before the National Diet on Friday, pledging to seek stronger bilateral ties through dialogue between the two nations’ leaders.

President Trump has repeatedly said that he wants to see the North Korean leader again. Mr. Kim has indicated that he is open to the idea — but only under a strict condition.

Palm Beach residents will get a break from road closures as President Trump travels to Asia. Trump is scheduled to attend a summit in Malaysia before visiting Japan and South Korea. Democrats have urged the president to cancel his trip to address the ongoing government shutdown.