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North Korea-U.S. liaison offices would be “welcome,” Kim Jong Un tells Trump

North Korea-U.S. liaison offices would be “welcome,” Kim Jong Un tells Trump

DPRK leader also says two sides are "discussing" concrete steps towards denuclearization

North Korea-U.S. liaison offices would be “welcome,” Kim Jong Un tells Trump
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji | Oliver Hotham February 27, 2019
Kim, Trump begin second day of talks in Hanoi

Kim, Trump begin second day of talks in Hanoi

Joint statement expected at 1405 local time

Kim, Trump begin second day of talks in Hanoi
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham February 27, 2019
Kim-Trump summit expected to end the “evil cycle of confrontation”: KCNA

Kim-Trump summit expected to end the “evil cycle of confrontation”: KCNA

Two leaders held “candid and honest dialogue” on Wednesday, state media reports

Kim-Trump summit expected to end the “evil cycle of confrontation”: KCNA
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 27, 2019
Spain investigating alleged incident at North Korean embassy in Madrid

Spain investigating alleged incident at North Korean embassy in Madrid

Reports of robbery and hostage taking spark inquiry by local authorities

Spain investigating alleged incident at North Korean embassy in Madrid
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald February 27, 2019
Kim Jong Un, Donald Trump meet for high-stakes second summit in Hanoi

Kim Jong Un, Donald Trump meet for high-stakes second summit in Hanoi

Leaders kick off two days of meetings with a handshake at the Metropole hotel

Kim Jong Un, Donald Trump meet for high-stakes second summit in Hanoi
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham February 27, 2019
North Korean officials tour car factory in Hai Phong ahead of Kim-Trump meeting

North Korean officials tour car factory in Hai Phong ahead of Kim-Trump meeting

Delegation led by Ri Su Yong also shown video of local economic development on ferry ride to factory

North Korean officials tour car factory in Hai Phong ahead of Kim-Trump meeting
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 27, 2019
With the leader away on business, some N. Korean officials refrain from drinking

With the leader away on business, some N. Korean officials refrain from drinking

Sources previously observed similar trend during Kim Jong Un's January visit to China

With the leader away on business, some N. Korean officials refrain from drinking
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll February 27, 2019
Hanoi summit likely to reaffirm Singapore goals, commit to “brighter future” for DPRK

Hanoi summit likely to reaffirm Singapore goals, commit to “brighter future” for DPRK

Pre-summit negotiations on denuclearization yet to yield results, NK News understands

Hanoi summit likely to reaffirm Singapore goals, commit to “brighter future” for DPRK
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll February 26, 2019
Kim Jong Un to stay in Vietnam through March 2 for “goodwill visit”: KCNA

Kim Jong Un to stay in Vietnam through March 2 for “goodwill visit”: KCNA

State media also reported on Kim’s first day in Hanoi, including DPRK embassy visit

Kim Jong Un to stay in Vietnam through March 2 for “goodwill visit”: KCNA
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 26, 2019
Kim and Trump to meet one-on-one at the Sofitel Legend Metropole: White House

Kim and Trump to meet one-on-one at the Sofitel Legend Metropole: White House

The 20-minute meeting will be followed by a "social dinner," updated schedule says

Kim and Trump to meet one-on-one at the Sofitel Legend Metropole: White House
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne February 26, 2019