Trump Hailed as Peacemaker in South Korea, Pledges to Bring an End to Hostilities with North Korea

In a historic visit to South Korea, US President Donald Trump was feted as a peacemaker on Sunday, as he reaffirmed his commitment to bringing an end to decades of hostilities between the two Koreas. Despite his highly anticipated meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un not materializing, Trump expressed his optimism about the future of inter-Korean relations.Speaking at a joint press conference with South Korean President Moon Jae-in, Trump acknowledged that he had been looking forward to meeting with Kim Jong-un, but expressed his confidence that the two leaders would eventually meet. "I was very much looking forward to being with him, but we will be meeting, I believe, and it's going to be a very successful meeting," Trump said.Trump's visit to South Korea was seen as a significant step towards achieving a peaceful resolution to the longstanding tensions between the two Koreas. During his stay, he was accorded a hero's welcome, with thousands of South Koreans turning out to greet him on the streets of Seoul. The US President was also treated to a lavish dinner at the Blue House, the official residence of the South Korean President.In a strongly worded statement, Trump vowed to bring an end to the decades of hostilities between the two Koreas, saying that it was time for a new chapter in their relations. "We will be ending the war, the hostilities, and we will be starting a new era of peace," he declared. Trump also expressed his appreciation for the strong alliance between the US and South Korea, saying that it was a key factor in achieving peace on the Korean Peninsula.The US President's visit to South Korea comes at a time when tensions between the two Koreas have been easing, following a series of summits between North and South Korea earlier this year. Trump also hinted that he was open to lifting sanctions on North Korea, saying that he would consider it if Pyongyang took concrete steps to denuclearize.Despite the optimism, concerns remain about the prospects of a peace deal, given the complexities of the issue and the skepticism of some analysts. However, for now, Trump's visit to South Korea has raised hopes that a new chapter in inter-Korean relations may indeed be on the horizon.