The White House released official photographs of President Donald Trump greeting former American hostages of North Korea on the tarmac early Thursday morning. The hostages…
The White House released official photographs of President Donald Trump greeting former American hostages of North Korea on the tarmac early Thursday morning.
The hostages included Kim Dong-Chul, Kim Hak-Song and Kim Sang-Duk. Chul was a Christian missionary engaged in work in North Korea when he was arrested in October 2015 for allegedly stealing state secrets.
Trump announced their release on Twitter Wednesday morning.
I am pleased to inform you that Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is in the air and on his way back from North Korea with the 3 wonderful gentlemen that everyone is looking so forward to meeting. They seem to be in good health. Also, good meeting with Kim Jong Un. Date & Place set.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 9,2018
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo secured their release from North Korea after a Wednesday meeting with Kim Jong Un. Pompeo and the North Korean dictator agreed upon a time and date for a summit between Trump and Kim.
The highly anticipated meeting between Kim Jong Un and myself will take place in Singapore on June 12th. We will both try to make it a very special moment for World Peace!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 10,2018
