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In a historic press conference North and South Korea agreed to the total denuclearisation of the peninsula

He made history as he met with rival South Korean President Moon Jae-in for face-to-face talks on the southern side of the border.

President Moon said that the two countries would work to re-unite families who had been separated by the decades long conflict as Kim did what his father and grandfather never managed.

The dictator said his heart was "throbbing" as he became the first North Korean leader to cross the 38th parallel since the Korean War ended 65 years ago.

The two heads of state had "serious, frank" discussions on the topic of denuclearising the peninsula during the first meeting on southern soil in more than six decades.

Kim even quipped about his missile tests saying he wouldn't disturb the South's "early morning sleep anymore".

Both parties are drawing up a joint statement due to be announced together at the close of the discussions which will be followed by a dinner, which would also be attended by Kim's wife, Ri Sol Ju.

The leaders came together to plant a tree to mark their commitment to peace

The leaders came together to plant a tree to mark their commitment to peace
They also unveiled a plaque signed by both leaders to commemorate the event
The leaders used soil from either side of the border to plant the pine
After the tree planting ceremony Kim and Moon wandered off on their own for a private chat
The leaders returned from their stroll together following the tree planting ceremony
But for most of the trip the dictator was flanked by his personal bodyguard.
When they met the smiling leaders, who seemed on the brink of war months ago, shook hands as each stood either side of the military demarcation line that bisects the rivals.

As the sworn enemies came face-to-face for the first time in the border truce village of Panmunjom, Moon thanked him for making a "very courageous decision" to come to the South.

In an unplanned move, the dictator then invited Moon to cross briefly north with him before they returned to the southern side - an incredible symbol of peace and unity between the warring nations.

Moon then took Kim's hand in his and led him along a red carpet into South Korean territory, where they were handed flowers by a boy and girl who live in the village.

The pictures of them smiling and holding hands struck a stark contrast to the posturing and aggression of past decades.
The pair were pictured inside the blue Peace House in the border village
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Sworn enemies Kim and Moon beamed as they shook hands for the waiting photographers at the Peace House ahead of 'unification' talks
Kim wore his trademark black Mao suit as he walked down a glowing red carpet with his rival Moon The unprecedented meeting between the two nations was watched by those both sides of the border with anticipation

Kim was followed closely by his sister Kim Yo Jong at all times during the historic meeting
Kim was followed closely by his sister Kim Yo Jong at all times during the historic meeting
Kim Yo Jong hit the headlines when she visited the south during the Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang earlier this year
The two heads of state were then met by a South Korean honour guard in historical costumes, who performed an arirang - a traditional Korean folk song.

Kim wore glasses and his trademark black Mao suit, while the rest of the North Korean delegation appeared in military uniforms or Western attire.

He stopped to write in a guest book in the South's Peace House before the two leaders met for a private discussion - aimed at ending their decades-long conflict.

Signing and dating the entry, he said: "A new history starts now. An age of peace, from the starting point of history."

DJT = epic. Im guessin we blowed up they test site with new tech and kim submit.

Color me skeptical.

Just wandering when Obama's minion will try to take this from Trump. With all that footwork Obama did...

The question becomes: Do we believe the Kim?

Either he really had a change of heart in the last year, and thinks peace (or at least a calmer coexistence) with the south is the way to go, or he's playing everyone while he gets ready to do something else.

Is it really over? This is sure a sudden change from his 'death to S. Korea'.

How are a million soldiers who have been indoctrinated to hate the South Koreans and United States as the personification of evil, going to set that aside and act as brothers?

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Originally posted by dogmush:
The question becomes: Do we believe the Kim?

The solution is simple, and not new:

Some things to keep in mind.
South Korea isn’t the U.S. NORK’s “foe” in all this is the U.S.
NORK will want something. South Korea won’t be the one to provide it most likely.
What is the meaning of “denuclearization” in whatever context Moon and Kim agreed to and will that satisfy the U.S?

There’s a lot of things that could be/go wrong with this.

Pretty miraculous transformation. It would be a wonderful thing and I guess, at this point, all you can do is hope that it happens. The talks with President Trump will be even more meaningful—if that’s possible.

Nothing like this has ever happened before-- a leader of NK going into SK for talks. Whatever immediately happens or doesn't happen, this is a monumental breakthrough, and a necessary first step toward unification.

According to the left, Donald Trump was triggering nuclear holocaust on the peninsula. Instead, we have the best hope for peace since the end of the Korean War.

Trump lied. He said I would get tired of all the winning. I'm not even close to tired.

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Trump lied. He said I would get tired of all the winning. I'm not even close to tired.

I don't think the winning is over yet though.

Dems, leading up to the mid-terms: "WE'RE GONNA TAX THE SHIT OUT OF YOU AND ALLOW ALL OF MEXICO TO LIVE IN YOUR TOWN!!"

Trump, leading up to the mid-terms: "I made the crazy dictator with nuclear weapons sit down, shut up and behave."

...I just remembered - I AM armed...

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I don’t trust Kim, but I do trust Trump. It’s been a long while since we had a US President who had balls, and was not afraid to shithammer bad guys. Lil Kim might be an ego maniac, but he even recognizes you don’t want to piss Trump off, there are consequences for doing so.

You have to out-crazy the crazy

Imagine what this dictator thinks when he sees Donald Trump performing in a pro wrestling skit.

You gotta make 'em think that you're kinda nuts, and therefore, unpredictable.

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Originally posted by Ronin1069:
Color me skeptical.

Yeah. This seems like too much and too sudden a reversal. Kim has spent his entire life demonstrating to the world that he's a total psychopath, and now suddenly he's decided to be "Mr. Peace"? Uh uh. The only way this can be real is if his Chinese benefactors have forced him to do it. Otherwise, he's playing some kind of game.

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Originally posted by parabellum:
You have to out-crazy the crazy

Imagine what this dictator thinks when he sees Donald Trump performing in a pro wrestling skit.

You gotta make 'em think that you're kinda nuts, and therefore, unpredictable.

It’s worked before.

The Iranians couldn’t get rid of the hostages fast enough, once Carter was on his way to the peanut farm. Who could be sure what that wild cowboy Reagan might do? After he fired the air traffic controllers, the Ruskies took notice, too.

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Originally posted by parabellum:
You have to out-crazy the crazy

Imagine what this dictator thinks when he sees Donald Trump performing in a pro wrestling skit.

You gotta make 'em think that you're kinda nuts, and therefore, unpredictable.

Yep, used that tactic myself on occasion. Usually I'm very laid back, but doing the crazy does work with some asshats. They usually just shake their head in wonder at the change and walk away. And never bother me again. Perhaps that explains my affinity with Trump.

If this is all what it seems, it is more than remarkable and significant.

This Korean business has bedeviled every President since Harry Truman. Untold resources of men, materials, plotting and scheming, and worry, have been expended these last nearly 70 years.

Caution is mandatory of course, but so is hope.