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Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un have made history by becoming the first ruling leaders of North Korea and the US to meet since the hermit state was established in the early 1950s. The pair, who met today at 2am BST in Singapore, signed a “comprehensive” document at the meeting intended at denuclearising the Korean peninsula. Although the details of the document remain unknown, President Trump said he expected the denuclearisation of North to begin “very, very quickly”. He said he had formed a “very special bond” with Kim and the relationship between the US and North Korea would be different in future. The two men shook hands and shared a working lunch, before taking a post-meal stroll together in the garden of the Singapore hotel where they met. While hopes for a denuclearisation or peace deal are low, both sides have spoken of their hopes for positive, constructive talks on the future of the Korean peninsula. Mr Trump said he is determined to denuclearise the rogue state, who in the past have frequently threatened death on destruction on their enemies in Washington, Seoul and Tokyo. Express.co.uk will be covering the summit live. See below for updates.

Tuesday, June 12 9.55am: Trump says he has a "very good relationship" with Canadian PM Justin Trudeau in G7 conversation Trump has been talking about the G7 meeting and whether the row will damage the US’s relationship with the country’s allies. He said the meeting was "very good" but the US had been "taken advantage of". He added he had “a very good relationship with Mr Trudeau”. 9.45am: 'No time' for stronger guarantees at summit, Trump says Trump has said there was “no time” to secure firmer guarantees of action from North Korea. 9.40am: Trump says North Korean missile testing site “is going to be destroyed very soon”. President Trump has said Mr Jong-un will destroy North Korea's missile testing site "very soon". He added he would also be "stopping the war games", a reference to military exercises with South Korea. The US president called them "tremendously expensive" and "provocative" for North Korea. 9.25am update: Trump on de-nuclearisation Trump denied it was a concession on behalf of the USA. He said: "we talked about the unwavering committment to complete de-nuclearisation. It will be verified. On Kim Jong-un, he said "I think he wants to get it done." He also said Mr Jong-un is “very talented”. 9.19am update: Donald Trump speaks to the media Donald Trump said: "Chairman Kim and I just signed a joint agreement and reaffirmed his agreement to complete de-nuclearisation of the Korea peninsula. This isn't the past, this isn't another administration who never got it started and so never got it done. "Kim is already destroying a missile testing site. Today is the beginning of an arduous process - our eyes are wide open. "This should have been done years ago. It should have been resolved a long time ago - but we're resolving it now. "Anyone can make war but only the most courageous can make peace."

Donald Trump speaking on North Korea

8.55am update: North Korean TV fails to mention summit agreement Despite every detail of the summit being pored over live by experts and journalists across the globe, details have failed to appear on North Korean state TV. The 3pm broadcast (7am BST) did not show footage of President Trump and Kim Jong-un’s meeting. A short clip of Mr Jong-un’s visit to Singaporean top attractions was played instead. 8.45am: Summit agreement is “weaker” than previous ones, expert says Adam Mount, senior fellow at the Federation of American Scientists, told CNN: "It is no stronger and in fact considerably weaker than previous NK commitments on the nuclear issue ... I quite frankly expected something tougher than this. But he added: ”If the summit genuinely results in continued interactions, that result in a reduction of tension on the Peninsula, it will be seen as a success. "Over time if we can reduce the conventional threat to South Korea, if we can raise human rights issue, that process could eventually in result in nuclear limits." 8.25am: Summit is ‘starting point for nuclear-free, peaceful peninsula’, says Chinese state news agency Xinhua Chinese state news agency Xinhua has praised today’s summit, saying it has “ignited hopes for a political solution to the Korean peninsula nuclear issue”. But Xinhua also added a note of caution, stating: ”No one, however, would expect the half-day summit to be able to iron out all differences and remove deep-seated mistrust between the two long-time foes. "The road toward the goal of a nuclear-free peninsula and realizing regional peace and prosperity is bound to be a bumpy one that requires patience and wisdom. The first step is always the hardest to take." 8.10am: Details on how denuclearisation process will start remain vague The historic statement has not given concrete details on how denuclearisation will be achieved. There is no mention of the international sanctions currently gripping North Korea, nor any reference to the ongoing Korean War. North Korea and South Korea are still technically are at war, with the conflict having only ended through a truce.

Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un hold historic summit - in pictures Tue, June 12, 2018 US-North Korea Summit: Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un hold historic summit - in pictures. Play slideshow AFP/Getty Images 1 of 31 North Korea's leader Kim Jong-un shakes hands with US President Donald Trump at their historic US-North Korea summit

7.55am: Here is the agreement in full: 1. The United States and the DPRK [Democratic People's Republic of Korea] commit to establish new US-DPRK relations in accordance with the desire of the peoples of the two countries for peace and prosperity. 2. The United States and the DPRK will join their efforts to build a lasting and stable peace regime on the Korean Peninsula. 3. Reaffirming the April 27, 2018 Panmunjom Declaration, the DPRK commits to work towards the complete denuclearisation of the Korean peninsula. 4. The United States and the DPRK commit to recovering POW/MIA remains including the immediate repatriation of those already identified. 7.50am: Commitment to denuclearisation agreed in official agreement wording North Korea has pledged to denuclearise the Korean Peninsula, photos of the historic agreement have shown. While the details of what has been signed and agreed in the document are yet to be formally announced, the pictures are a ready confirmation of the commitment. One extract reads: "President Trump committed to provide security guarantees to the DPRK, and Chairman Kim Jong Un reaffirmed his firm and unwavering commitment to complete denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula."

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7.40am: Body language expert gives his take on meeting Both President Trump and Kim Jong-un displayed some signs of nervousness as they met while equally appearing to look in control, according to a body language expert. Mr Trump displayed the first signs of dominance by reaching out first for a handshake before patting Mr Jong-un on the shoulder. But the North Korean leader, not to be outdone, matched him by maintaining eye contacting during their 13 second handshake. Australian body language expert Allan Pease said: "It wasn't a straight-out handshake. "It was up and down, there was an argy-bargy, each one was pulling the other closer. Each guy wasn't letting the other get a dominant grip.” 7.30am: Kat Hopps takes over live reporting 7.23am update: President Trump stated the process of denuclearisation is starting President Trump stated the process of denuclearisation is starting “very, very quickly”. The US leader also vowed to invite Kim to the White House, stating: “Absolutely, I will”. President Trump described his North Korean counterpart as a “worthy negotiator”, and said he was “negotiating on behalf of his people”. 7.14am update: President Trump and Kim Jong-un have signed a joint agreement President Trump and Kim Jong-un have signed a joint agreement at the end of their summit in Singapore. The US leader said: “We're signing a very important document, a pretty comprehensive document.” The North Korean leader added: "We had a historic meeting and decided to leave the past behind and we are about to sign the historic document.” He also thanked President Trump for making the summit possible. 6.15am update: Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un will sign an agreement acknowledging the progress of talks between North Korea and the US An official told CNN the two leaders will take part in “a signing” in the afternoon. It is not yet clear what the details of the agreement will be. During a walk with the North Korean leader around the Capella Hotel the Republican firebrand insisted talks had gone "better than anybody could have expected”.

President Trump commented on the summit, saying: 'We will have a terrific relationship'

6.11am update: US and North Korea to sign pledge to keep momentum going President Trump and Kim Jong-un are set to sign an agreement to acknowledge the progress made in the landmark summit, and to vow to keep the momentum going. The US leader announced to reporters that there would be a “signing” in the afternoon as he walked around the gardens of the Capella Hotel with his North Korean counterpart. 5.47am update: The working lunch between President Trump and Kim Jong-un has begun and their menu has been revealed The working lunch between President Trump and Kim Jong-un has begun according to Korean media. Their menu is as follows: Starters Traditional prawn cocktail served with avocado salad Green mango kerabu with honey lime dressing & fresh octopus “Oiseon” Korean stuffed cucumber Main course Beef short rib confit, served with potato dauphinois and steam broccolini, red wine sauce on the side Combination of sweet & sour crispy pork and Yangzhou Fried Rice with homemade XO chili sauce “Daegu jorim” Soy Braised cod fish with Radish, Asian Vegetables Desserts Dark chocolate tartlet ganache Haagendazs vanilla ice cream with cherry coulis Tropezienne 4.17am update: Kim Jong-un says people will not be able to believe the North Korea-US summit Kim Jong-un told President Trump that many people around the world would not be able to believe the summit taking place in Singapore. Kim said: “Many people in the world will think of this as a form of fantasy; from a science fiction movie." The North Korean leader also acknowledged that there were still hurdles ahead, but vowed to tackle any future issues. He said: “Of course there are challenges ahead, but I am ready to do this.” 3.56am update: Kim Jong-un refuses to say whether he will renounce nuclear weapons Kim Jong-un has refused to say whether he will renounce his nuclear weapons. President Trump stated he would work with the North Korean leader to pursue the complete denuclearisation of the Korean Peninsula. The US leader said: “Working together we’ll get it taken care of.” He added the two leader would “solve a big problem, a big dilemma”. 3.31am update: South Korean President said he had a sleepless night South Korean President Moon Jae-in said he had a “sleepless night” ahead of President Trump and Kim Jong-un’s summit. He said he hoped the summit would open a “new chapter” in South Korea’s relations with the North. The South Korean leader commented on the summit, saying: “The North Korea-US summit has just begun and I believe all Koreans have their eyes fixed on Singapore.” 3.18am update: Top North Korean officials join the meeting A selection of Kim Jong-un’s top advisers have joined the meeting. Among the officials is Kim Yong Chol, the Vice Chairman of the Party Central Committee. Mr Yong Chol met President Trump earlier in June to deliver a personal letter from the North Korean leader. 3.01am update: President Trump and Kim Jong-un commence second round of talks President Trump and Kim Jong-un have begun their second round of talks following their one-on-one meeting. Trump described his first meeting with the North Korean leader as “very, very good”. The US leader has now been joined by White House Chief of Staff John Kelly, Secretary of State Mike Pomepo and National Security Adviser John Bolton. 2.51am update: President Trump and Kim Jong-un wave to the press President Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un have waved to the media from the first-floor balcony of the Capella Hotel. 2.49am update: Dennis Rodman says Donald Trump reached out to him ahead of the summit Retired American basketball player Dennis Rodman has said President Trump reached out to him ahead of the summit. Speaking on CNN, he said: “Donald Trump reached out, he called his secretary, she called me and said ‘Donald Trump is so proud of you, he likes you a lot.’ And that means a lot. I don’t want to take any credit, we can all take credit and I’m just so glad this is happening.” Rodman flew to Singapore on Monday ahead of the summit. Commenting on the meeting, he added: “This is Trump and Kim Jong-un’s day, it’s the world’s day, it’s not my day.” 2.39am update: The interpreter with President Trump works at the State Department The interpreter accompanying President Trump in his meeting with Kim Jong-un is Dr Yun-hyang Lee, according to sources. She is the division chief of interpreting services at the State Department. 2.10am update: President Trump and Kim Jong-un speak to the press ahead of the summit Speaking to the press, President Trump said: "We will have a terrific relationship I have no doubt." Kim replied that both parties had overcome numerous “obstacles” prior to the summit. He said: “We overcame all of them and we are here today.” 2.07am update: President Trump and Kim Jong-un have shaken hands on the steps of the hotel President Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un have shaken hands on the steps of the Capella Hotel, and posed for photos. The leaders have since departed for one-on-one discussions. 2.00am update: President Trump has entered the Capella Hotel President Donald Trump has left his motorcade and entered the Capella Hotel on Sentosa Island. The two leaders are due to meet in a few minutes, and will pose for a joint photograph.

President Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un shook hands ahead of their summit

Doanld Trump holds up the agreement with North Korea

1.59am update: Kim Jong-un has entered the Capella Hotel North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has left his motorcade and entered the Capella Hotel on Sentosa Island. 1.49am update: President Trump announces his chief economic adviser Larry Kudlow has suffered a heart attack President Trump has announced that his chief economic adviser Larry Kudlow has suffered a heart attack just moments after he arrived on Sentosa Island for his meeting with Kim Jong-un. The US leader wrote: “Out Great Larry Kudlow, who has been working so hard on trade and the economy, has just suffered a heart attack. “He is now in Walter Reed Medical Centre.” Mr Kudlow is not attending the US-North Korea summit in Singapore, but instead returned to the US following the G7 meeting in Canada.

1.35am update: Kim Jong-un arrives at summit North Korea’s leader Kim Jong-un has arrived at the Capella Hotel on Sentosa Island, ahead of his meeting with President Trump. The two leaders are due to meet in half an hour. They are due to hold a one-on-one meeting accompanied only by translators at 9am, local time. 1.25am: Donald Trump has arrived at the Singapore summit and awaits the North Korea leader The President has arrived at the Capella Hotel in Singapore ahead of the historic summit. Kim Jong-un has not yet completed his journey to the summit location. 1.15: Kim Jong-un has departed for his Singapore summit with Donald Trump The despot leader has left the St Regis and is en route to the summit location. The meeting is set to start at 9am local time (2am GMT). 1.06am: Donald Trump has left for his historic meeting with Kim Jong-un The Republican firebrand has departed from the Shangri-La Hotel where he was staying ahead of the talks and is on his way to the Capella Hotel on Sentosa Island. It is understood both leaders will enter the negotiating room at the same time, from different doors, as a sign of respect to one another. Kim Jong-un has not yet been spotted leaving his hotel.

Mr Trump spoke with the Japanese Prime Minister and South Korean President ahead of his summit

01.02am update: President Trump spoke to Japan’s Prime Minister and South Korea’s President ahead of the summit President Trump held phone calls with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and South Korean President Moon Jae-in on Monday ahead of the summit today. The White House released a statement regarding the phone calls, stating: “President Donald J. Trump spoke yesterday with President Moon Jae-in of the Republic of Korea to discuss recent developments ahead of today’s summit with North Korea. “The two leaders vowed to continue their close coordination following President Trump’s meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Singapore. “President Donald J. Trump spoke yesterday with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of Japan. “The two leaders discussed recent developments ahead of today’s summit with North Korea and agreed to consult closely following the meeting.” 00.55pm update: US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo departs his hotel for the summit US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has departed the Shangri-La Hotel in Singapore and is on his way to the summit on Sentosa island. The State Department tweeted a photo of the US official, writing: “Secretary Pompeo departs the Shangri-La Hotel for today’s historic Singapore summit.” 00.35am update: Kim Jong-un has been staying at the St Regis hotel in Singapore Kim Jong-un has been staying at the St Regis Hotel in Singapore ahead of his summit with President Donald Trump. He checked into the hotel on Sunday, which is located in the main retail-district of the city. A procession of North Korean officials followed Kim into the hotel, including his younger sister Kim Yo Jong. A human shield has been created around the hotel, including North Korean body guards and Singaporean police officers.

Monday, June 12 11.50pm update: Kim Jong-un learned of Singapore’s “social and economic development” during night tour North Korea’s state media agency reported that Kim Jong-un learned about the “social and economic development” of Singapore during a night-time tour of the city, a day ahead of his meeting with President Trump. Mr Kim visited tourist attractions in the city-state on Monday night after leaving the St Regis Hotel, where he is staying. The Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) said: "Kim Jong-un, chairman of the Workers' Party of Korea and chairman of the State Affairs Commission of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, toured various places of Singapore on June 11. "Going round the Great Flower Garden, one of the prides of Singapore, Sky Park located on the roof of the world-famous Marina Bay Sands building and Singapore Port, he learned about the social and economic development of the Republic of Singapore.” 11.15pm update: Trump blasts critics of US-North Korea summit Mr Trump has blasted critics of the US-North Korea summit ahead of his meeting with Kim Jong-un. He said the US had secured the release of their hostages and missile launches within North Korea had stopped. The President wrote on Twitter, saying: "The fact that I am having a meeting is a major loss for the US, say the haters and losers. "We have our hostages, testing, research and all missle launches have stoped, and these pundits, who have called me wrong from the beginning, have nothing else they can say! "We will be fine!"

President Trump's motorcade heads to the summit site; Kim Jong Un is about to depart his hotel as well pic.twitter.com/fUQi6kZ2qE — Brian Ries (@moneyries) June 12, 2018

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Additional reporting by Joey Millar 10.40pm: Trump tweets ahead of summit Mr Trump has taken to Twitter with just hours to go before tonight’s summit. He said talks were going well but said nothing mattered until the one-on-one talks. He said: “Meetings between staffs and representatives are going well and quickly, but in the end, that doesn’t matter. We will all know soon whether or not a real deal, unlike those of the past, can happen!” 9.15pm: Details for the summit Mr Trump and Kim will meet for 45 minutes on Singapore’s Sentosa Island. Neither will be accompanied by advisors or staff, other than a translator each. They will then hold a larger group meeting and working lunch. 8.30pm: Kim calling the shots? North Korea are believed to have set a deadline on the Singapore summit, forcing Mr Trump to adjust his travel plans. Bloomberg is reporting Kim set a Tuesday deadline for ending the summit, a move which meant the US president changed his departure date from tomorrow to Wednesday. Bloomberg cited two US officials familiar with the planning, who said Mr Trump had been willing to stay longer if necessary.

Inside North Korea: The pictures Kim Jong-un doesn't want you to see Thu, March 8, 2018 Photographer Eric Lafforgue ventured to North Korea six times. Thanks to digital memory cards, he was able to save photos that was forbidden to take inside the segregated state Play slideshow Eric Lafforgue/Exclusivepix Medi 1 of 69 Taking pictures in the DMZ is easy, but if you come too close to the soldiers, they stop you