Kim could visit US

Trump hold out prospect of White House visit for North Korean dictator

US President Donald Trump says “attitude is more important than preparation for Tuesday’s summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un.

“I don’t think I have to prepare very much,” Mr Trump said.

“It’s about attitude. It’s about willingness to get things done. But I think I’ve been prepared for this summit for a long time.”

And he said he would definitely invite Mr Kim to the White House if next week’s summit is a success.

Speaking alongside Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, Mr Trump said he “certainly” would extend an invite to the dictator if they are able to make a deal next week. But he also said he is “totally prepared to walk” if things don’t go well, noting that he “did it once before”.

Mr Trump told reporters he would probably favour the White House over his private Mar-a-Lago club in Florida, as a venue for hosting Mr Kim, saying: “How about we start with the White House.”

The US President said he’s hopeful the summit will lead to a “bright new future” for North Korea and the world.

And he says the denuclearisation of the Korean Peninsula would lead to prosperity and peace for “all Koreans”.

Of the summit, set for next Tuesday in Singapore, Mr Trump said, “It’s going to be much more than a photo-op.

“I think it’s going to be a very fruitful meeting. I think it’s going to be an exciting meeting.”

Asked how many days he’s willing to stay to talk with Mr Kim, Mr Trump said: “One, two, three, depending on what happens. I think it’s not a onemeeting deal.”

Still, he predicted he’ll know very quickly whether Mr Kim is serious about dealing with US demands.

“They have to de-nuke,” Mr Trump said.

“If they don’t denuclearise, that will not be acceptable. And we cannot take sanctions off,” he said