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President Trump Hosts South Korean President Lee Jae Myung At White House — *Photographer: Al Drago/Bloomberg*

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By Samantha Stewart and Rainier Harris

August 25, 2025 at 5:32 PM EDT

Good morning. The leaders of South Korea and the US strike a confident tone. Buyers are taking out longer loans to pay for their cars. And hackers linked with China hit diplomats in Southeast Asia. Listen to the day’s top stories.