US hopes inter-Korean talks would achieve progress towards peace, prosperity
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The White House today voiced hope that the historic summit between North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and South Korean President Moon Jae-in will achieve progress towards a future of peace and prosperity for the Peninsula. The two leaders met after shaking hands over the Military Demarcation Line that divides their countries. The summit took place at Panmunjom, in the demilitarized zone separating the countries.
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We wish the Korean people well: Sarah Sanders
As the two leaders met at Peace House in Panmunjom, White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders said, "On the occasion of Republic of Korea President Moon Jae-in's historic meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, we wish the Korean people well." Kim is the first North Korean leader to set foot in the South since the Korean War ended 65 years ago.
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Summit will pave way for meeting between Kim and US
"The United States appreciates the close coordination with our ally, the Republic of Korea, and looks forward to continuing robust discussions in preparation for the planned meeting between President Donald J Trump and Kim Jong-Un in the coming weeks," Sanders said. The summit will pave the way for a much-anticipated meeting between Kim and US President Donald Trump in the weeks to come.