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North Korean official Kim Yong Chol on his way to U.S., Trump confirms

Kim is set to fly to New York from Beijing on Wednesday

Kim Yong Chol - a high-ranking North Korean official - will be visiting the U.S. this week to continue discussions regarding a U.S.-DPRK summit, President Donald Trump confirmed on Tuesday.

Trump's comment confirms earlier reports that Kim would be flying to the U.S. after he was photographed at Beijing Capital International Airport.

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