By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave a comment 0comments Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/kim-jong-un-says-hes-ready-for-heartfelt-sincere-and-honest-talks-with-south-korea Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Kim Jong Un says he’s ready for ‘heartfelt, sincere and honest’ talks with South Korea World Apr 26, 2018 10:09 PM EDT North Korean leader Kim Jong Un says he’s ready for “heartfelt, sincere and honest” talks with South Korean President Moon Jae-in on pending issues and that the Koreas must not repeat the past where they were “unable to fulfill our agreements.” Kim did not make any direct mention of the North Korean nuclear issue in the part of his talks with Moon that were shown on live television. Kim also joked that he hoped Moon would enjoy North Korea’s famous cold noodles that will be brought to the banquet after the summit, saying it was difficult to bring the noodles from capital Pyongyang. He then turned to his sister sitting to his left and said “maybe I shouldn’t have said (Pyongyang) was far.” Moon in response there were high expectations surrounding the inter-Korean summit and that they produce an agreement that would please the people of Koreas and also “every peace-loving person in the world.” READ MORE: Kim Jong Un makes history as he crosses border to South Korea We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un says he’s ready for “heartfelt, sincere and honest” talks with South Korean President Moon Jae-in on pending issues and that the Koreas must not repeat the past where they were “unable to fulfill our agreements.” Kim did not make any direct mention of the North Korean nuclear issue in the part of his talks with Moon that were shown on live television. Kim also joked that he hoped Moon would enjoy North Korea’s famous cold noodles that will be brought to the banquet after the summit, saying it was difficult to bring the noodles from capital Pyongyang. He then turned to his sister sitting to his left and said “maybe I shouldn’t have said (Pyongyang) was far.” Moon in response there were high expectations surrounding the inter-Korean summit and that they produce an agreement that would please the people of Koreas and also “every peace-loving person in the world.” READ MORE: Kim Jong Un makes history as he crosses border to South Korea We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now