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≡ Trump Expects To Meet N. Korean Leader In February
U.S. President Donald Trump says he is looking forward to meeting North Korean leader Kim Jong-un at the end of next month.
Trump tweeted on Sunday that he had a great meeting with top representatives last week, referring to his encounter with North Korea's top negotiator, Kim Yong-chol.
He also said the media was not giving his administration credit for the "tremendous progress" made between Pyongyang and Washington.
Earlier, the U.S. president told reporters the location of his second summit with the North Korean leader had been picked but did not elaborate further.
Vietnam, seen as the most likely venue, has reportedly already begun logistical preparations for the next Trump-Kim meeting.■
[2019.01.21]
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≡ US In Talks With N. Korea About Freezing Nuclear Weapons Production : NYT
As the United States is negotiating a second summit with North Korea, it has reportedly also been in talks about allowing inspectors into one of the North's nuclear testing sites.
The New York Times said on Saturday that larger issues of inspection will hang over the next Trump-Kim meeting.
Citing officials of several countries briefed on the ongoing talks, the Times said one subject under discussion is whether the North would freeze its nuclear fuel and weapons production during negotiations so that the country's arsenal does not grow while talks drag on.
Although the North has stopped missile and nuclear testing since the summit with the U.S. last June, there are suspicions it has continued activities to build up its nuclear arsenal.■[2019.01.21]
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≡ Skating Community To Reveal Additional Sexual Assault Cases
A group of skaters and coaches is set to reveal more allegations of sexual misconduct surrounding the country's skating community at a press conference today.
The group said it found two more victims of sexual abuse while looking into Olympic champion Shim Suk-hee's claim that she was sexually assaulted by her former coach.
They are expected to name other alleged offenders and file for criminal charges.
However, the identity of victims will be withheld.■
[2019.01.21]
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≡ Midfielder Ki Sung-Yueng Out Of Asian Cup With Hamstring Injury
Veteran midfielder Ki Sung-yueng will miss the rest of the AFC Asian Cup due to a hamstring injury.
The Korea Football Association announced Sunday the 29-year-old has been dropped from the lineup with the nagging right leg injury he sustained earlier this month during South Korea's first Group C match against the Philippines.
With a strong player down, the Taeguk Warriors will go against Bahrain for a chance at the quarterfinals.
The match kicks off tomorrow at 10 p.m. Korea time.■
[2019.01.21]
