Trump's letter came a day after North Korea attacked US Vice President Mike Pence as "ignorant and stupid." "Therefore, please let this letter serve to represent that the Singapore summit, for the good of both parties, but to the detriment of the world, will not take place." "We greatly appreciate your time, patience, and effort with respect to our recent negotiations and discussions" relative to the summit, he told Kim. "The world, and North Korea in particular, has lost a great opportunity for lasting peace and great prosperity and wealth. The decision came as North Korea said it had "completely" dismantled its nuclear test site, in a carefully choreographed move portrayed by the isolated regime as a goodwill gesture ahead of the Singapore summit.

Source: The Nation Bangkok May 24, 2018 14:03 UTC