Trump, Kim sign agreement to denuclearize, US to end “war games” with South Korea

After more than four hours of meetings at Singapore’s Capella Resort, the two leaders sat beside each other and signed what Trump called a “very comprehensive” agreement setting the path forward for negotiations between the two countries. The document was not immediately released, but Trump held up a copy for photographers. Images show that the agreement includes a pledge by Trump to “provide security guarantees” to North Korea, while “Chairman Kim Jong Un reaffirmed his firm and unwavering commitment to complete denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula.”

HOW DID WE GET HERE?

In an unprecedented move on Tuesday morning, the North Korean people were treated to a rare glimpse of the true world outside of their borders. The front page of North Korea’s primary newspaper was filled with photos of Kim Jong Un taking in the sights and sounds of a modern Singapore awash in light that would seem like near magic to the average North Korean. Why would Kim Jong Un allow such a look? Perhaps this is meant to show his people a future that they never dreamed possible and to present himself as the only person that can bring that future to fruition.