North Korea has agreed to shut down key facilities related to its nuclear weapons program. South Korean President Moon Jae-in and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un reached the agreement at their latest. But the deal also states the U.S. must take steps in order for Kim to follow through.
Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul.
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South Korean President Moon Jae-in and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un signed a declaration on the second day of their summit in Pyongyang.
They agreed North Korea will permanently shut down a missile engine test site and a facility for making nuclear weapons fuel.
President Moon also said Kim would allow international inspectors to verify the closure of those facilities.
But according to the agreement, the U.S. must take reciprocal measures.
Kim has been pushing for the U.S. to ease sanctions and sign a peace treaty to end the Korean War.
But Washington says it first wants more proof Kim is serious about giving up his weapons.
After the summit declaration, U.S. President Donald Trump quickly Tweeted about Kim's plans to shut down the facilities with the oversight of inspectors.
The White House has said it's preparing for a second summit between Kim and Trump.
Kim and Moon also agreed to pursue joint economic projects, including linking their railways by the end of the year. South Korea may be at risk of violating international sanctions if it follow through with joint ventures.
This was Kim and Moon's third meeting this year. And there may be a fourth. Kim said he hopes to visit Seoul in the near future. And Moon said it would likely happen before the end of the year.
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