The abrupt decision, which came as a surprise to US allies in the region, came after an exchange of menacing statements from US and North Korean officials. Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) Sadly, I was forced to cancel the Summit Meeting in Singapore with Kim Jung Un. North Korea 'destroys' nuclear test site as world's media watches Read moreRipley was part of an international group of journalists invited to North Korea to cover the destruction of a nuclear test site. The world, and North Korea in particular, has lost a great opportunity for lasting peace and great prosperity and wealth. North Korea analysts said there were deeper problems underlying the proposed summit than heavy-handed use of menacing language.

Source: The Guardian May 24, 2018 13:59 UTC