President Trump announced the date for his summit with North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un Thursday morning.
The highly anticipated meeting between Kim Jong Un and myself will take place in Singapore on June 12th. We will both try to make it a very special moment for World Peace!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 10, 2018
The summit will be held in Singapore after a meeting in the DMZ between North and South Korea was considered, but ultimately rejected.
Trump's announcement comes just hours after meeting three freed American hostages at Joint Base Andrews early in the morning.
On behalf of the American people, WELCOME HOME! pic.twitter.com/hISaCI95CB
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 10, 2018
A night we will all remember. Thankful to live in America. pic.twitter.com/VbDrpUG5Yg
— Sarah Sanders (@PressSec) May 10, 2018
.@SecPompeo briefs @POTUS on his trip to North Korea just before the returnees land at JBA. pic.twitter.com/vJQVjqokVl
— Sarah Sanders (@PressSec) May 10, 2018
.@POTUS lands at JBA to welcome home the three returnees - incredible night for America. pic.twitter.com/SH2m9LoQ43
— Sarah Sanders (@PressSec) May 10, 2018
The hostages, Dong Chul Kim, Sang-duk “Tony” Kim and Hak-Song Kim, were handed over to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo two days ago after a meeting with Un.
Headed back to #DPRK at the invitation of the North Korean leadership. I look forward to planning a successful summit between President Trump and Kim Jong-un.
— Secretary Pompeo (@SecPompeo) May 8, 2018
I had productive meetings in Pyongyang with Chairman Kim Jong-un and made progress. I'm delighted to bring home three Americans.
— Secretary Pompeo (@SecPompeo) May 9, 2018