Korean Peninsula: Inter-Korean summit set for April 27

Event

South Korean officials have confirmed that an inter-Korean summit will be held on Friday, April 27, in the truce village of Panmunjom near the border between North and South Korea. North Korean President Kim Jong-un and South Korean President Moon Jae-in will both attend the summit. A working-level conference is also scheduled to take place in the village between representatives from both countries on Wednesday, April 4. Heightened security measures are expected in the area during the summit.

Context

The April 27 summit will be the third between the two countries since the end of the Korean War in 1953. As of March 30, officials have not confirmed the specific topics that will be discussed during the summit. However, there is speculation that denuclearization on the Korean Peninsula may be a topic of the talks and could provide groundwork for the anticipated meeting between US President Donald Trump and Kim Jung-un in May.

Advice

Individuals on the Korean Peninsula are advised to remain vigilant and to keep abreast of the situation.