North Korea’s nuclear and missile tests last year likely put it on the threshold of becoming a legitimate nuclear power. North Korea claims it has already risen to that level. Kim and Moon then saluted an honor guard and military band, and Moon introduced Kim to South Korean government officials. Expectations are generally low, given that past so-called breakthroughs on North Korea’s weapons have collapsed amid acrimonious charges of cheating and bad faith. South Korea has acknowledged that the most difficult sticking point between the Koreas has been North Korea’s level of denuclearization commitment.

Source: National Post April 27, 2018 01:47 UTC