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President Donald Trump thanked North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un for returning some of the remains of American servicemen killed in the Korean War. “The Remains of American Servicemen will soon be leaving North Korea and heading to the United States!” Trump wrote on Twitter. “After so many years, this will be a great moment for so many families. Thank you to Kim Jong Un.”In a statement, the White House revealed that a U.S. Air Force C-17 plane had left North Korea with some of the remains on board. The remains will be taken to Osan Air Base in South Korea. “Today, the Chairman is fulfilling part of the commitment he made to the President to return our fallen American service members,” wrote White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders in a statement. “We are encouraged by North Korea’s actions and the momentum for positive change.” … [Read more...] about Donald Trump Thanks Kim Jong-Un After North Korea Releases Remains of Fallen Soldiers

KIM Jong-un and Moon Jae-in have taken a step closer towards peace as they vowed to denuclearise at a historic summit in Pyongyang today. The two sides signed a wide-ranging agreement, including plans for Kim to visit Seoul - and announced they'll make a bid to co-host the 2032 Olympics. The North Korean leader said he'd dismantle his main nuclear complex if the US takes corresponding measures, according to the South Korean president. Moon also says the North has agreed to permanently dismantle a missile engine test site and a launch pad in the presence of international experts. Neither leader mentioned a declaration of formally ending the Korean War, which was stopped by ceasefire in 1953, despite the North's earlier demands. Standing by Moon's side, Kim said: "We have agreed to make the Korean Peninsula a land of peace that is free from nuclear weapons and nuclear threat. Kim Jong-un greets South Korean leader Moon Jae-in in Pyongyang for historic summit "The road to our future … [Read more...] about Kim Jong-un and South Korean president Moon Jae-in vow to denuke at historic summit as they announce joint 2032 Olympics bid

South Korea’s ambassador to Russia revealed on Monday that North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un is likely to visit Russia this month amid warming relations between him and President Vladimir Putin. South Korean Ambassador Woo Yoon-keun told reporters that although the two countries had not yet reached a formal agreement, the two sides were likely to meet before the end of November.“Russia has asked for Kim’s visit within this year and expects it to happen. But North Korea seems to be weighing the time and place while looking into the agenda and possible agreement with Russia,” Woo said. “With Kim’s visit to South Korea also planned this year, North Korea appears to be dwelling long on the time of his Russian trip.” Woo also confirmed that Vladimir Putin will visit South Korea within the next year in a bid to further progress with regard to their ongoing peace negotiations with North Korea. “Russia will be a very important stepping stone to … [Read more...] about South Korea: Kim Jong-Un to Visit Russia Later This Month

News / UK and world by Press Association April 23, 2019, 2:55 pm Send us a story Sign up to our Daily newsletter Russia’s President Vladimir Putin will meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Russia’s Far East on Thursday. Kremlin adviser Yuri Ushakov told Russian news agencies that the much-anticipated talks between Mr Putin and Mr Kim would be held in Vladivostok on the Pacific Ocean and would focus on North Korea’s nuclear programme. Local media have reported preparations and strict security measures undertaken in Vladivostok where the Korean leader is expected to arrive by train. Mr Kim had two summits with US President Donald Trump, but the latest one in Vietnam in February collapsed because North Korea wanted more sanctions relief than the United States was willing to give for the amount of nuclear disarmament. In Vladivostok, the waters around Russky Island, the likely summit venue, will be closed for all maritime traffic between … [Read more...] about Nuclear issues to top agenda when Kim Jong Un meets Vladimir Putin

News / World by Press Association 24/04/2019, 9:53 am Send us a story Sign up to our Daily newsletter North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has arrived in Russia by train, a day before his much-anticipated summit with President Vladimir Putin. Mr Kim, dressed in a black coat and hat, met local officials at Russia’s Khasan train station near the border with North Korea. The official website of the Primorye governor released pictures of Mr Kim stepping off the train and being given the traditional Russian bread and salt at the station. Speaking to Russia’s state-owned Rossiya-24, Mr Kim said on arrival that he is hoping for a “successful and useful” visit and would like to discuss “settlement of the situation in the Korean peninsula” as well as bilateral ties with Russia. He then sat down with local officials as well as a Russian deputy foreign minister before setting off to the Pacific port city of Vladivostok for a summit with Mr … [Read more...] about Kim Jong Un arrives in Russia for summit with Putin