North Korean leader Kim Jong Unhas agreed to hold his upcoming meeting with United StatesPresidentDonald Trumpat the demilitarized zone (DMZ).
There is a "strong possibility" the summit will be held at the site, Cnnreported, citing an Anonymous Officialas source with in-depth know-how of North Korea's take on the matter.
The venue where the summit is likely to take place "in late May" is a rational choice for North Korean leader as Media Facilitiesand equipment are already in place, according to the report, which quoted the Unnamed Officialas saying.
In addition to this, on Friday, South Korean PresidentMoon Jae-in met at the same location in Panmunjom
Additionally, the source revealed to Cnnthat some events could be held on the northern side of the DMZ.
The "historically significant" event was televised worldwide and led to an agreement to denuclearize the Korean Peninsulaand formally end the Korean War
The source added that the South Korean Presidentmay be involved in the summit in some capacity.
"(We) think Panmunjomis quite meaningful as a place to erode the divide and establish a new milestone for peace. Wouldn't Panmunjombe the most symbolic place?" a Spokespersonfor the South Korean Presidentsaid.
The US-North Koreasummit is scheduled to take place either in May or June. It would be the first time a sitting US Presidentwould meet with a North Korean Supreme Leader
Trump on Monday hinted in a tweet that the bilateral summit may be conducted at the Peace House in Panmunjomor the Freedom Housein Singapore
"Numerous countries are being considered for the MEETING, but would Peace House/Freedom House, on the Border of North & South Korea, be a more Representative, Important and Lasting site than a third party country? Just asking!" the US Presidenttweeted.
However, the source further told Cnnthat administration officials were still pressing for Singaporeas a possible location for the US-North Koreasummit, adding that it was a more neutral option for Trump.
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