The 2018 Inter-Korean Summit is tomorrow as the the Presidential Chief of Staff, Im Jong-seok, held a press briefing at 1100 hours local time, to announce the final details prior to the meeting.
He said the first encounter will take place at 0930 local time at the border village of Panmunjom.
North Korean leader Kimg Jong-un will cross the Military Demarcation Line between the Military Armistice Commission T2 and T3 building. He will be greeted by South Korean leader Moon Jae-in and the two will then walk together toward the Peace House and review the honor guard together, as part of the official welcoming ceremony. When they enter the building, Kim Jong-un will sign the guest book on the first floor.
And starting at 1030, the summit meeting between them will take place on the second floor of the Peace House, which will be followed by lunch.
In the afternoon, the two leaders will plant a ceremonial pine tree on the military demarcation line, in recognition of their historic meeting and then will take a short walk together. Once returned, they will sign and announce a statement of agreement.
The format and the location of the signing are yet to be determined, and yet starting at 1830 hours, a welcoming dinner in honor of the North Korean leader will take place. And the historic day will end with a farewell party.
The Presidential Chief of Staff said there will be total of 9 officials from North Korea and there was no announcement on whether Kim Jong-un's wife will accompany him. According to Im, an agreement hasn't been reached yet, but the Blue House is anticipating her to attend the welcoming dinner.
Source: Arirang News
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