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The meeting has been canceled. President Trump wrote a letter to Kim Jong Jun saying their planned meeting is not gonna happen. The summit had been planned for June 12.
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President Trump said he is “waiting” for Kim Jong Un to “engage in constructive dialogue and actions” — but until then, US sanctions against North Korea will continue.
Trump said, “All of the Korean people, North and South, deserve to be able to live together in harmony, prosperity and peace. That bright and beautiful future can only happen when the threat of nuclear weapons is removed. No way it can happen otherwise. If and when Kim Jong-un chooses to engage in constructive dialogue and actions, I am waiting. In the meantime, our very strong sanctions, by far the strongest sanctions ever imposed, and maximum pressure campaign will continue as it has been continuing.” Trump did leave the door open to renewing the diplomatic thaw which had preceded the anticipated talks.
Trump wrote. “I was very much looking forward to being there with you. Sadly, based on the tremendous anger and open hostility displayed in your most recent statement, I feel it is inappropriate, at this time, to have this long-planned meeting. 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.”
