DPRK Vice-Chairman of Korean Workers' Party General Kim's visit to the US

Press/Media: Relating to Research

Description

Significance of the visit:

- 1st visit by a senior DPRK official since 2000

- Gen Kim is on US personal sanctions list and hence he needed a waiver

- Shows the two parties are finally getting down to work and do the preparatory work before the Singapore summit

Personalities matter still, as much will depend on how Trump and Kim get along when they meet.

Yet, senior, mid- and lower level officials will need to implement an agreement, if there is one so their role is vital

Period	29 May 2018

Title	DPRK Vice-chairman of Korean Workers' Party Gen Kim's visit to the US
Degree of recognition	International
Media name/outlet	BBC World News
Media type	Television
Country/Territory	United Kingdom
Date	29/05/18
Description	Significance of the visit: - 1st visit by a senior DPRK official since 2000 - Gen Kim is on US personal sanctions list and hence he needed a waiver - Shows the two parties are finally getting down to work and do the preparatory work before the Singapore summit Personalities matter still, as much will depend on how Trump and Kim get along when they meet. Yet, senior, mid- and lower level officials will need to implement an agreement, if there is one so their role is vital
URL	www.bbc.co.uk/news/world_radio_and_tv
Persons	Matteo Fumagalli