No Progress on Denuclearization from Trump-Kim, The Meeting Continues on 2nd Day in Hanoi
No solid progress on denuclearization from the meeting with Trump and Kim. The summit continues on the second day.
The second meeting between the U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korea Leader Kim Jong Un took place in Hanoi on February 27, 2019 to discuss mainly denuclearization of North Korea. Two leaders, minding their own body language, greet each other with a firm handshake for a sign of equality.
“Great meetings” and a “Very good dialogue,” tweeted Trump.
However, Trump and Kim did not discuss much in detail. Apparently, there was no sign of progress towards denuclearization other than a report from U.S. official saying that they have discussed partial denuclearization measures, such as allowing inspectors to observe the dismantling of North Korea’s Yongbyon nuclear reactor. Without a