South Korean President Moon Jae-in spoke on the phone with U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday following an abrupt breakdown in summit talks between Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un in Hanoi. 

According to the presidential office, Moon told Trump that he anticipates good results from follow-up talks as the U.S. and North Korean leaders have confirmed their positions and discussed specific issues. 

Presidential Spokesman Kim Eui-kyeom said in a statement that Trump made clear his determination for continued dialogue and requested that Moon play a mediating role. 

Moon asked to meet Trump in the near future for more in-depth discussions to which Trump agreed, saying they should discuss the matter through diplomatic channels. 

The phone call lasted for 25 minutes from 6:50 p.m. 

Trump called Moon from Air Force One on his way back to the United States from Vietnam.

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