Trump, in a tweet Saturday, thanked North Korea for its plan to dismantle the nuclear test site, calling it "a very smart and gracious gesture!" South Korea has said Kim has genuine interest in dealing away his nuclear weapons in return for economic benefits. North Korea for decades has been pushing a concept of "denuclearization" that bears no resemblance to the American definition. The North has been vowing to pursue nuclear development unless Washington removes its 28,500 troops from South Korea and the nuclear umbrella defending South Korea and Japan. North Korea has invited the outside world to witness the dismantling of its nuclear facilities before.

Source: Philippine Star May 12, 2018 21:56 UTC