Kim, Xi discuss denuclearization, economic development in first Pyongyang talks



News Kim, Xi discuss denuclearization, economic development in first Pyongyang talks Kim reportedly disappointed in lack of "active response from the concerned side" in nuclear talks Colin Zwirko June 20, 2019 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON CCTV capture Chinese President Xi Jinping and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un discussed ongoing denuclearization negotiations and economic development in addition to methods of deepening bilateral ties in their first meeting Thursday, Xinhua reported. Following two welcoming ceremonies, first at the Pyongyang Sunan International Airport and then the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun – where the mausoleums of the former leaders are housed – the two leaders moved to hold expanded talks at the Kumsusan Guesthouse. Chinese President Xi Jinping and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un discussed ongoing denuclearization negotiations and economic development in addition to methods of deepening bilateral ties in their first meeting Thursday, Xinhua reported. Following two welcoming ceremonies, first at the Pyongyang Sunan International Airport and then the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun – where the mausoleums of the former leaders are housed – the two leaders moved to hold expanded talks at the Kumsusan Guesthouse. Become a member for less than $5.75 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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Kim, Xi discuss denuclearization, economic development in first Pyongyang talks

Kim reportedly disappointed in lack of "active response from the concerned side" in nuclear talks

Colin Zwirko June 20, 2019

Kim, Xi discuss denuclearization, economic development in first Pyongyang talks

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Chinese President Xi Jinping and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un discussed ongoing denuclearization negotiations and economic development in addition to methods of deepening bilateral ties in their first meeting Thursday, Xinhua reported.

Following two welcoming ceremonies, first at the Pyongyang Sunan International Airport and then the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun – where the mausoleums of the former leaders are housed – the two leaders moved to hold expanded talks at the Kumsusan Guesthouse.