ABC News Online: Kim Jong-un promises to close North Korea's nuclear test site in May in front of the world
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has vowed to shut down the country's nuclear test site in May and open the process to experts and journalists from South Korea and the United States, Seoul's presidential office has said.
Mr Kim made the comments during his summit with South Korean President Moon Jae-in on Friday (local time), where he also expressed optimism about his anticipated meeting with Donald Trump.
The North Korean leader said the US President would learn he is "not a person" to fire missiles toward the United States, Mr Moon's spokesman Yoon Young-chan said.
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WNU Editor: Besides closing down the test site, North Korean leader Kim is also pledging to give up the country's nuclear stockpile is this happens .... Seoul: Kim says he’ll give up nukes if US vows not to attack (AP). More here .... Kim Says He’ll Give Up Weapons if U.S. Promises Not to Invade (New York Times).
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