North Korean state media has raised the possibility that the isolated country could “establish a new relationship” with the United States.
What has North Korea said?
North Korea’s state media does not usually report on the leader’s activities in real time, and the summit has only had a passing mention so far.
Why these comments matter
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What’s happening now?
Preparation for the unprecedented summit has been both frenzied and unusual. A meeting of this kind is usually reserved as the end result of months of discussions and diplomacy.