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DPRK holds mid-night press conference

 The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) unexpectedly held a press conference at 12:00 hours on February 28.

RoK says DPRK-USA Hanoi Summit makes meaningful progress

 The second summit between DPRK leader Kim Jong-un and US President Donald Trump in Hanoi on February 27-28 made meaningful progress, according to the Republic of Korea’s Presidential Office (Blue House).

Official visit to set historic milestone in Vietnam-DPRK relations

 The official friendship visit to Vietnam by DPRK Chairman Kim Jong-un is expected to set a historic milestone in relations between the two countries.

DPRK, US leaders highly appreciate Vietnam’s role, position: FM spokesperson

 Vietnam’s role and position was recognised and highly appreciated by leaders of the DPRK and the USA, as well as the international community, the  spokesperson of Vietnam’s Foreign Ministry Le Thi Thu Hang has said.

Japanese media highlight Vietnam’s role in hosting DPRK-USA Hanoi Summit

 A number of Japanese newspapers ran articles featuring Vietnam’s role and status as the host of the  second summit between the DPRK and the US in Hanoi, as well as the relations between Vietnam and the US and DPRK.

Trump calls RoK leader on summit outcomes

 US President Donald Trump called President of the Republic of Korea (RoK) Moon Jae-in from on board his Air Force One on February 28 to brief the RoK leader on the outcomes of the DPRK-USA Hanoi Summit Vietnam, which ended the same day.

US President thanks Vietnam after DPRK-USA Hanoi Summit

 US President Donald Trump once again thanked Vietnam for hosting the second DPRK-USA Summit while flying back to the US on February 28 after finishing his meeting in Hanoi.

China, Russia push for loosening of embargoes on DPRK

 China was very active in calling on the US to ease its embargoes against the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) ahead of the DPRK-USA Hanoi Summit Vietnam which took place on February 27-28. 

RoK President to detail proposal for future of Korean Peninsula

 President of the Republic of Korea (RoK) Moon Jae-in will unveil the details of his new proposal for the future of the Korean Peninsula on March 1, a RoK official said on February 28.

Hanoi’s hospitality highlighted in US – North Korea summit

Hanoi has served as a bridge towards peace, especially at the time the city is celebrating its 20th anniversary of being recognized by the UNESCO as City for Peace.

US President Trump leaves Hanoi earlier than scheduled

 US President Trump left Hanoi three hours earlier than scheduled after the North Korea-US Summit failed to end in agreement on February 28.

US-DPRK Summit 2019: Vietnam shows ability to host major int’l events

 The careful preparations for the second DPRK-USA Summit in all aspects, from reception and logistic services to security, health and communications, have proved that Vietnam is capable of hosting major international events, said a senior diplomat.

Trump to call RoK President on Hanoi summit the soonest possible

US President Donald Trump will call RoK President Moon Jae-in on February 28 night to brief him on the outcomes of his second meeting with the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea leader Kim Jong-un. 

Initiative to open US-DPRK liaison office welcomed

Experts have given positive feedbacks on the initiative to establish diplomatic liaison offices in the US and the DPRK, which was raised at the DPRK-USA Hanoi Summit Vietnam between US President Donald Trump and DPRK leader Kim Jong-un in Hanoi.

North Korean delegation visits Vietnam Agriculture Science Institute

 A high-ranking delegation of the Workers’ Party of Korea (WPK) of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) led by its Vice Chairman Ri Su-yong on February 28 visited the Vietnam Agriculture Science Institute in Hanoi. 

President Trump holds press conference after DPRK-USA Summit in Hanoi

 US President Donald Trump convened a press conference at Marriot hotel in Hanoi on February following his meeting with leader of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) Kim Jong-un. 

Review of Trump-Kim meetings on Feb. 28

The second summit between US President Donald Trump and leader of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Kim Jong-un ended without any joint statement being issued, according to the White House. 

US walks away from discussions with North Korea over disagreement on sanctions

 The North Korea-US Summit has not reached an agreement due to disagreement on sanctions, according US President Donald Trump.

North Korean senior officials visit Hai Duong

High-ranking officials of the Workers’ Party of Korea (WPK) paid a working visit to the northern province of Hai Duong on February 28. 

White House announces no joint statement issued at DPRK-USA Hanoi Summit

 The second summit between US President Donald Trump and leader of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) Kim Jong-un ended without any joint statement being issued, according to the White House.