WINNING: KIM JONG UN OFFERS TO MEET WITH TRUMP

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   Trump will accept an invitation by Kim Jong Un, the White House confirmed this Thursday.  Kim offered the invitation to meet with Trump and the president agreed that the two would meet by May. South Korean National Security Adviser Chung Eui yong announced this at the White House.

 Sarah Sanders said, "President Trump greatly appreciates the nice words of the South Korean delegation and President 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."

  Chung said, "[Kim Jong Un] expressed his eagerness to meet President Trump as soon as possible. President Trump appreciated the briefing and said he would meet Kim Jong Un by May to achieve permanent denuclearization."

Kim Jong Un understands that joint military exercises between South Korea and the U.S. will continue. Kim Jong Un is "committed to denuclearization."  Chung continued, "He [Kim Jong Un] pledged that North Korea will refrain from any further nuclear missile tests." 

   Chung then praised Trump for his "leadership" and "maximum pressure." Chung said that "along with President Trump," he is "optimistic of continuing a diplomatic process." But he added that "the pressure will continue until North Korea matches its words with concrete actions."