But the premier pledge on denuclearization contained a big condition, with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un stating he’d permanently dismantle his main nuclear complex only if the United States takes unspecified corresponding measures. It also was unclear what “corresponding steps” North Korea wants from the US to dismantle its nuclear site. Trump told reporters Wednesday that the outcome of the summit was “very good news” and that “we’re making tremendous progress” with North Korea. He didn’t indicate in his brief remarks whether the US would be willing to take further steps to encourage North Korean action on denuclearization. “While North Korea has stopped testing missiles and nuclear devices, they have NOT moved toward denuclearization,” he tweeted.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer September 19, 2018 15:56 UTC