Donald Trump Praises North Korea’s Call To Dismantle Key Missile Nuclear Facilities

During a joint news conference held in Pyongyang on Wednesday, South Korea’s President Moon Jae-in announced that his North Korean counterpart Kim Jong Un has agreed to permanently dismantle key nuclear missile facilities and other installments in his country including the Tongchang-ri missile engine test site and the Yongbyon nuclear site in the presence of experts from relevant nations, if the United States takes reciprocal action.

The announcement was made on day two of the three-day long summit. The two leaders reportedly agreed to turn the Korean peninsula into a land of peace without nuclear weapons and nuclear threats.

Kim said during the conference that its time for the world to see how the divided nation will work to bring about a new future on its own.

The two have signed an agreement that would see Kim making a visit to Seoul in the near future, in what would be the first-ever visit to the South’s capital by a North Korean leader. The visit is expected to take place before the end of this year. They vowed to “cease all hostile acts against each other” in the 17-page long accord. The two countries will also seek to co-host the 2032 Summer Olympics.

Soon after the announcement was made, the U.S. President Donald Trump took to Twitter to praise Kim’s decision calling the developments “very exciting.”

“Kim Jong Un has agreed to allow nuclear inspections, subject to final negotiations, and to permanently dismantle a test site and launch pad in the presence of international experts. In the meantime, there will be no Rocket or Nuclear testing,” Trump’s tweet read.

Referring to sending back of remains of US service people killed in the Korean War, Trump noted, “Hero remains to continue being returned home to the United States. Also, North and South Korea will file a joint bid to host the 2032 Olympics. Very exciting!”