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- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and U.S. President Donald Trump met in Vietnam for a second summit that the United States hopes will persuade North Korea to give up its nuclear weapons in exchange for promises of peace and development.
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Location of summit: Metropole hotel in the Vietnamese capital, Hanoi.
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First summit in Singapore outcome: Mr. Trump and Mr. Kim pledged to work toward denuclearisation and permanent peace on the Korean peninsula.
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A courageous decision: Mr. Kim said they had overcome obstacles to hold their second summit and praised Mr. Trump for his “courageous decision” to begin a dialogue.
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Flexible stance: Mr. Trump has indicated a more flexible stance, saying he was in no rush to secure North Korea’s denuclearisation.
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The Hindu