Room 5 30. Got nose and two toesies. Told us in the Briefing Room that south korea was going to have a major announcement this evening about north korea. Then we heard what the south koreans had to say. The president tweeting tonight saying quote kim jong un talked about denuclearization with the south korean representative, not just a freeze. Also no missile testing by north korea during this period of time. Great progress being made but sanctions will remain in effect until an agreement is reached. Meeting being planned. And here is the extraordinary announcement by south koreas National Security advisor Chung Euiyong shortly after 7 00. Take a listen. I thank President Trump that he and his maximum pressure policy together with International Solidarity brought us to this juncture. He expressed his eagerness in meeting President Trump as soon as possible. President trump appreciated the briefing and said he would meet kim jong un by may. Now, shortly after that the National Security
Room at about 5 30. Got nose and two toes in. He told us in the Briefing Room that south korea was going to have a major announcement this evening about north korea. Then we heard what the south koreans had to say. The president tweeting tonight saying kim jong un talked about denuclearization with the south korean representative, not just a freeze. Also no missile testing by north korea during this period of time. Great progress being made but sanctions will remain in effect until an agreement is reached. Meeting being planned. And here is the extraordinary announcement by south koreas National Chung euiyong shortly after 7 00. Take a listen. I thank President Trump that his leadership and hi maximum pressure policy together with International Solidarity brought us to this juncture. He expressed his eagerness in meeting President Trump asss soon as possible. President trump appreciated the briefing and said he would meet kim jong un by may. Now, shortly after that the National Securit
Its 5 00 a. M. Here on the u. S. East coast at cnn world headquarters. Newsroom starts right now. Breaking news this hour of a major diplomatic development. The president of south korea has announced hes sending a delegation of highlevel officials to north korea monday for a twoday visit. One purpose is to build on that dialogue that developed between the two koreas during the winter olympics. Another is to try to open a path to direct talks between north korea, and the United States. Lets get the very latest with our correspondents following this story. Cnns will ripley has reported from north korea numerous times and joins live in beijing. Our andrew stevens, also on the story with us, live in seoul, south korea. Andrew lets first start with you. What more can you tell us specifically about this south korean delegation and what the meeting will entail . Its a very powerful delegation, george. Not only have they got the head of the National Intelligence service, which is basically the
Nuclearization of the north Korean Peninsula and he held out that olive branch for a meeting with President Trump. President trump who has said in the past many times he would be happy to meet with kim agreed u this is aiming toward the denuclearization of the north Korean Peninsula. This is not about freezing north Koreas Nuclear program as has happened some times in the past only to watch them cheat. President trump is making it clear that he wants kim jong un to give up his nuclear program. A statement from the press secretary just a short time ago will pass along to you, President Trump greatly appreciates the nice words of the south korean delegates and President Trump moon. He will accept the invitation to meet with kim jong un at a place and time to be determined. We look forward to the denuclearization of north korea. In the meantime, all sanctions and maximum pressure must remain. The question of where is probably one of the biggest questions right now. I would assume that Pre
ICAPP elects Mushahid Hussain as co-chairman - Pakistan Observer pakobserver.net - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from pakobserver.net Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.