SEOUL, April 2, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in South Korea on Thursday after visiting fellow US ally Japan, where he praised Europe's "predictability" in an apparent swipe at Donald Trump over the Iran war. Trump also criticised South Korea the same day as he urged countries dependent on the Strait of Hormuz to help reopen the key oil route. Let South Korea, who was not helpful to us, by the way. Let South Korea do it," Trump said, referring to North Korea. "Let Japan do it.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha April 02, 2026 09:33 UTC