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Kim Jong-un Crosses Into South Korea for Summit

posted by takyon on Friday April 27 2018, @05:30AM   Printer-friendly
from the DMZ-dance dept.

takyon writes:

North Korea's Kim Jong-un crosses into South Korea

Kim Jong-un has become the first North Korean leader to set foot in South Korea by crossing the military line that has divided the peninsula since the end of the Korean War in 1953. In a moment rich with symbolism and pomp, South Korean leader Moon Jae-in and Mr Kim shook hands at the border. Mr Kim said he hoped for "frank" discussion in a warm opening exchange.

Just months ago North Korean rhetoric was warlike, but now they may discuss a peace treaty and nuclear weapons. Much of what the summit will focus on has been agreed in advance, but many analysts remain deeply sceptical about the North's apparent enthusiasm for engagement.

Also at The Guardian (live) and Reuters:

During their private meeting, Kim told Moon he came to the summit to end the history of conflict and joked he was sorry for keeping Moon up with his late night missile tests, a South Korean official said.

realDonaldTrump writes:

North Korea's nuclear site collapse may be reason Kim Jong Un ceased bomb tests, scientists say

North Korea's nuclear test site has collapsed after the region sustained damage from five nuclear blast trials, Chinese scientists said Wednesday — leading many to believe it may be the reason why Kim Jong Un suddenly announced the rogue regime would freeze its nuclear and missile tests.

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  • (Score: 5, Insightful) by GreatAuntAnesthesia on Friday April 27 2018, @12:01PM (1 child)

    by GreatAuntAnesthesia (3275) on Friday April 27 2018, @12:01PM (#672558) Journal

    You can bet Kim is all too aware of where cooperation with the UN got Saddam: He complied with everything, allowed in the inspectors, then the US accused him (without evidence) of having WMDs anyway and invaded. Saddam ends up dead. Kim on the other hand has been uncooperative and belligerent at every turn, and is now getting what he wants.

    What's more, Kim won't be giving his new nuclear capability up, not for any price. If Trump thinks he's going to deliver some amazing disarmament "deal" then he is sadly mistaken.

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  • (Score: 1, Redundant) by c0lo on Friday April 27 2018, @02:56PM

    by c0lo (156) Subscriber Badge on Friday April 27 2018, @02:56PM (#672598) Journal

    If Trump thinks he's going to deliver some amazing disarmament "deal" then he is sadly tremendously mistaken.

    Nitpicking, I know, but is best to stick with the proper terminology of the domain, lest the fans misunderstand the size of Trump's problem.
    (grin)

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