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I am here because I want denuclearisation: Kim

North Korean Leader speaks on denuclearisation, Kim and Trump held a summit in Vietnam.

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Published : Feb 28, 2019, 12:57 PM IST

I am here because I want denuclearisation: Kim

Kim speaks on denuclearisation

Hanoi: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un says he wouldn't be holding a second summit with US President Donald Trump if he weren't willing to make good on his denuclearisation pledge.

Kim speaks on denuclearisation

Asked by a US reporter on Thursday in Hanoi whether he's willing to denuclearise, Kim responded: "If I'm not willing to do that, I won't be here right now."

Trump told reporters that that's what the two are discussing during their second day of talks.

Kim was also asked if the leaders would be talking about human rights, which he's accused of abusing. But Trump responded to the question instead, telling reporters: "We're discussing everything."

In an unprecedented question-and-answer session with reporters in Vietnam, the two leaders of the technically-warring countries also inched closer toward establishing formal ties.

Trump said it's "a good idea" for the US to open a liaison office in North Korea.

Also Read:Trump and Kim begin 2nd day of nuclear talks

Asked by an American reporter if he was willing to allow the US to open an office in Pyongyang, Kim said through a translator, "I think that is something which is welcomable."

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Trump says that he considers it "a good idea," adding that it should happen "both ways".

Hanoi: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un says he wouldn't be holding a second summit with US President Donald Trump if he weren't willing to make good on his denuclearisation pledge.

Kim speaks on denuclearisation

Asked by a US reporter on Thursday in Hanoi whether he's willing to denuclearise, Kim responded: "If I'm not willing to do that, I won't be here right now."

Trump told reporters that that's what the two are discussing during their second day of talks.

Kim was also asked if the leaders would be talking about human rights, which he's accused of abusing. But Trump responded to the question instead, telling reporters: "We're discussing everything."

In an unprecedented question-and-answer session with reporters in Vietnam, the two leaders of the technically-warring countries also inched closer toward establishing formal ties.

Trump said it's "a good idea" for the US to open a liaison office in North Korea.

Also Read:Trump and Kim begin 2nd day of nuclear talks

Asked by an American reporter if he was willing to allow the US to open an office in Pyongyang, Kim said through a translator, "I think that is something which is welcomable."

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Trump says that he considers it "a good idea," adding that it should happen "both ways".

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Hanoi - 28 February 2019
1. US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un seated at table. US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and National Security Adviser John Bolton are seated next to Trump, UPSOUND:
Trump: "Are you all having a good time in Hanoi? Everybody having a good time?"
Reporter, off-camera: "Chairman Kim, are you willing to denuclearise?"
Kim (followed by English translation): "If I'm not willing to do that, I won't be here right now."
Trump: "Good answer. Wow. That might be the best answer you've ever heard."
Reporter, off-camera: "Are you willing to take concrete steps or not quite yet?"
Kim (followed by English translation): "That is what we're discussing right now."
Trump: "And don't raise your voice, please. This isn't like dealing with Trump."
Kim (followed by English translation): "They all seem to be, you know, anxious."
Trump: "They're anxious and they're calm."
Reporter, off-camera: "Chairman Kim, are you discussing human rights with President Trump?"
Trump: We're discussing everything. So I just want to thank everybody for being here. "We're having very productive discussions. We'll see where it all goes. But we are having very productive discussions and we appreciate it. I think we're having a press conference later on and then we'll be heading out back to our respective homes. But I think we've had very, very productive discussions and the relationship is as good as it's ever been, better, I think better."
Reporter, off-camera: "Mr. Trump, is the time right for a declaration?"
Trump: "I think no matter what happens we're going to ultimately have a deal that's really good for Chairman Kim and his country and for us. I think ultimately that's what's going to happen. That's where it's all leading. It doesn't mean we're doing it in one day or two days but it's all leading toward a very big success and I really believe that with this great leadership, I really believe that North Korea's going to be very successful. And economically it's going to be something very, very special. Go ahead."
Reporter,off-camera (Korean): "Chairman Kim, are you ready to allow the United States to have an office in Pyongyang?"
US translator: "Is it better to let the media go?"
Trump: "It's actually an interesting question. I would like to hear that answer. Because it's actually not a bad idea."
Kim (followed by English translation): "Well I think that is something which is welcomable."
Trump: "I actually  think it's a good idea, both ways."
Kim (followed by English translation): "If you would kindly give us more time between us because even one minute is more precious to us."
Trump: "Thank you all very much."
++ENDS ON WIDE OF MEETING++
STORYLINE:
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un says he wouldn't be holding a second summit with US President Donald Trump if he weren't willing to make good on his denuclearisation pledge.

Asked by a US reporter on Thursday in Hanoi whether he's willing to denuclearise, Kim responded: "If I'm not willing to do that, I won't be here right now."

Trump told reporters that that's what the two are discussing during their second day of talks.

Kim was also asked if the leaders would be talking about human rights, which he's accused of abusing. But Trump responded to the question instead, telling reporters: "We're discussing everything."

In an unprecedented question-and-answer session with reporters in Vietnam, the two leaders of the technically-warring countries also inched closer toward establishing formal ties.
Trump said it's "a good idea" for the US to open a liaison office in North Korea.

Asked by an American reporter if he was willing to allow the US to open an office in Pyongyang, Kim said through a translator, "I think that is something which is welcomable."

Trump says that he considers it "a good idea," adding that it should happen "both ways".

The comments came as the two met with an expanded coterie of aides, including US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and national security adviser John Bolton.
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