The White House explains the choice of location for negotiations between Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un.
Singapore was chosen as the venue for US President Donald Trump's meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un due to its neutrality and security, a White House representative told Sputnik.
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"Security, location, neutrality," the official said.
He noted that the summit would last "one day, with the possibility of extension."
Raj Shah, deputy White House spokesman, told reporters that it was still unclear whether Trump and Kim would negotiate alone or in an expanded format.
"Singapore can guarantee security for both presidents," Shah said, responding that the first meeting between China and Taiwan had been held in Singapore. Details of the summit still need to be worked out, he added.
On Thursday, Donald Trump tweeted that his meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un would be held on June 12 in Singapore.
