In the wee hours of this morning, President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump met three U.S. prisoners who were released from North Korean custody, reports The Hill.
An Overview of the Newly Freed Prisoners
The release of Tony Kim, Kim Dong-chul, and Kim Hak-song is what many are calling a large step towards diplomacy between the United States and North Korea. The foregoing men are also believed to be the last of American prisoners held in North Korea. Kim, Dong-chul, and Hak-song were detained on charges of “hostile acts” and espionage. However, the three men are now freed and moreover arrived in the U.S. shortly after 2:00 AM, accompanied by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.
After the safe arrival of the newly freed men, President Trump delivered the hereinafter remarks to reporters:
The Commander-in-Chief then shared his additional plans regarding work with North Korea:
