(Photo: YONHAP/VNA)The document says the DPRK “commits to work toward complete denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula". Sitting side by side at a table flanked by alternating US and DPRK flags, Mr. Trump and Mr. Kim each signed copies of what President Donald Trump described as a “very important” and “pretty comprehensive document,” though he declined to elaborate on the details of the agreement at the time. “We had a historic meeting and decided to leave the past behind and sign a historic document,” Mr. Kim Jong-un told reporters at the signing ceremony, speaking through a translator. “The world will see a major change.” The agreement consists of four major points, in which the DPRK’s leader Kim Jong-un reaffirmed the April 27th, 2018, Panmunjom Declaration, in which the DPRK commits to work toward the complete denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula. Besides, US President Donald Trump committed to provide … [Read more...] about Donald Trump feels satisfied with US – DPRK historic summit
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US President Donald Trump leaves G7 for Singapore
Speaking to the press before departing for Singapore, Trump said he is going on “a mission of peace” and this unprecedented summit will be an only opportunity for the DPRK leader. US President Donald Trump boards Air Force One prior to departure from Canadian Forces Base Bagotville in Canada. Photo: PressTV According to a source from the Singapore Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Trump and Kim will arrive in Singapore on June 10 and then they are scheduled to meet at Capella Hotel on Sentosa Island at 9am on June 12. The meeting will focus on the denuclearization on the Korean Peninsula. Singaporean police said they are deploying security measures to prepare for the historic meeting, with the establishment of “special event areas” from June 10-14 around Capella Hotel under the Public Order Act. Security will be tightened on streets surrounding these “special event areas” and people and vehicles travelling to these areas will be closely … [Read more...] about US President Donald Trump leaves G7 for Singapore
DPRK’s leader optimistic about summit with Donald Trump
DPRK’s leader Kim Jong-un (Source: Yonhap/VNA)In an English-language report, the KCNA said Mr. Kim Jong-un received a message from Trump via US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, adding that the leader accepted President Donald Trump's request that three detained U.S. citizens be released. "The coming DPRK - US summit would be a historic meeting and an excellent first step toward promotion of the positive situation development in the Korean peninsula and building of a good future," KCNA quoted Mr. Kim Jong-un as telling Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. Earlier, President Donald Trump accepted an invitation from the DPRK’s leader to hold an unprecedented summit meeting to reach an agreement on nuclear disarmament. Republic of Korea (RoK)’s President Moon Jae-in said this meeting would be a "historical milestone" that will put the denuclearisation of the Korean peninsula "really on track". The US and the DPRK’s leaders are likely to meet in Singapore in mid-June, … [Read more...] about DPRK’s leader optimistic about summit with Donald Trump
US President Donald Trump to visit UK in July
US President Donald Trump (Photo: Xinhua/VNA)The visit is expected to be officially announced in the coming days. The President is expected to travel to the UK after attending the NATO summit in Brussels in mid-July. He’s expected to stay in the UK for several days. The US President will join Theresa May for talks at Number 10 and could also meet the Queen or other senior members of the royal family. The President had been due to visit the US Embassy in London in February, but cancelled after tweeting that he was not a "big fan" of its change of location. Mr. Trump has not visited the UK since he was elected to the White House in November 2016./. Compiled by BTA … [Read more...] about US President Donald Trump to visit UK in July
Donald Trump steps up attacks on Amazon
President Donald Trump has stepped up his attacks on Amazon, suggesting the online retail giant is ripping off the US Postal Service. The US Post Office would lose $1.50 (£1.07) "on average for each package it delivers for Amazon", he tweeted, but supporters of Amazon dispute this. Mr Trump also said the Washington Post newspaper was a "lobbyist" for Amazon. Amazon owner Jeff Bezos also owns the Washington Post, which publishes stories unpalatable to the president. Like most mainstream media, the Post has reported on stories including Special Counsel Robert Mueller's continuing investigation into links between the Trump election campaign and Russia, as well has his alleged relationship with porn star Stormy Daniels. Saturday's edition details how three different legal teams are scrutinising the Trump Organization's accounts. Mr Trump's attacks on Amazon have seen its share price fall in recent days, amid concern that he might push for its power to be curbed by anti-trust laws. … [Read more...] about Donald Trump steps up attacks on Amazon