N. Korea, U.S. officials holding second round of working-level talks in Singapore
- 6 years ago
Officials from North Korea and the United States are not only meeting in New York City and on the inter-Korean border to make sure this summit goes ahead.
They've also been huddling together behind closed doors in Singapore, where the historic event would be held.
Oh Soo-young reports.
Top North Korean and U.S. officials appear to be working on the more technical aspects of the historic summit slated for June 12th.
Kim Jong-un's de facto chief of staff Kim Chang-son was seen Wednesday leaving his hotel in downtown Singapore at around 9:45 a.m.
A team of U.S. officials were also spotted leaving their hotel in the island of Sentosa around the same time.
The two parties are believed to have met at Singapore's foreign ministry, with local officials also in attendance.
The U.S. delegation is led by White House deputy chief of staff for operations, Joe Hagin.
He reportedly met with Kim Chang-son the day before as well... for the first round of working-level talks to iron out the practical details of the summit.
These include the specific venue and timetable, as well as the protocol and security measures.
Possible venues include the Shangri-La Hotel, and the resort island of Sentosa, but it's seems unlikely to be at Singapore's presidential office.
Local media on Wednesday quoted Singaporean diplomat Ong Keng Yong who said the presidential palace of Istana was not appropriate for the summit, suggesting that foreign officials should not intrude in the working space of the country's leaders.
With less than two weeks to go until the envisioned meeting, experts say the summit will practically be set in stone once practical arrangements are made,... and once the North and the U.S. have agreed on the key topics of discussion -- primarily the terms of denuclearization.
Oh Soo-young, Arirang News.
They've also been huddling together behind closed doors in Singapore, where the historic event would be held.
Oh Soo-young reports.
Top North Korean and U.S. officials appear to be working on the more technical aspects of the historic summit slated for June 12th.
Kim Jong-un's de facto chief of staff Kim Chang-son was seen Wednesday leaving his hotel in downtown Singapore at around 9:45 a.m.
A team of U.S. officials were also spotted leaving their hotel in the island of Sentosa around the same time.
The two parties are believed to have met at Singapore's foreign ministry, with local officials also in attendance.
The U.S. delegation is led by White House deputy chief of staff for operations, Joe Hagin.
He reportedly met with Kim Chang-son the day before as well... for the first round of working-level talks to iron out the practical details of the summit.
These include the specific venue and timetable, as well as the protocol and security measures.
Possible venues include the Shangri-La Hotel, and the resort island of Sentosa, but it's seems unlikely to be at Singapore's presidential office.
Local media on Wednesday quoted Singaporean diplomat Ong Keng Yong who said the presidential palace of Istana was not appropriate for the summit, suggesting that foreign officials should not intrude in the working space of the country's leaders.
With less than two weeks to go until the envisioned meeting, experts say the summit will practically be set in stone once practical arrangements are made,... and once the North and the U.S. have agreed on the key topics of discussion -- primarily the terms of denuclearization.
Oh Soo-young, Arirang News.