Originally posted by the Voice of America. Voice of America content is produced by the Voice of America, a United States federal government-sponsored entity, and is in the public domain. Trump-Kim Relationship Remains 'Special,' North Korea Says William Gallo SEOUL - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and U.S. President Donald Trump continue to have a "special" relationship despite stalled nuclear talks, North Korean state media said Thursday, blaming other U.S. officials for poor relations. The statement published in the official Korean Central News Agency was attributed to North Korean foreign ministry advisor Kim Kye Gwan, who allegedly spoke with Kim "a few days ago." .