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On Thursday, the world learned of President Trump's decision to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, reports The Hill.

An Overview of the Upcoming Meeting

Firstly, South Korean national security adviser Chung Eui-yong affirmed President Trump's decision to meet with Kim Jong Un as a means to "achieve permanent denuclearization." The aforementioned declaration comes after months of hostility between the sitting President and his North Korean counterpart.

The animosity between the United States and North Korea is decades old. However, some people believe tensions have escalated under President Trump. North Korea has chosen to launch deadly missiles across the globe, much to the chagrin of countless nations.

Kim Jong Un furthermore continuously issues various threats against America. Therefore, heavy sanctions against North Korea are currently in effect. President Trump has moreover reiterated his determination to protect the United States from any and all perils.

However, a potential solution may be on the horizons. White House press secretary Sarah Sanders confirmed the accuracy of Chung Eui-yong's preceding affirmations:

"[President Trump] will accept the invitation to meet with Kim Jong Un at a place and time to be determined. We look forward to the denuclearization of North Korea. In the meantime, all sanctions and maximum pressure must remain."

President Trump himself tweeted out intel regarding the upcoming meeting:

https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/971915531346436096

What Does America Think Regarding the Upcoming Meeting?

Americans have not hesitated to weigh in with their thoughts and opinions regarding hostilities between the United States and North Korea. Some people have also assigned blame to the latter, whilst others view President Trump's rhetoric as a contributing factor to this discord. Nevertheless, the upcoming meeting serves as somewhat of a game changer.

Readers of The Hill furthermore shared their viewpoints in the comments section of the report:

"Obama should give the Nobel he never earned to Trump."

"Democrats are as pissed off as Rosie on rice cakes over this."

"See that all you liberal trolls? Even your fellow communists in North Korea and China know President Trump is the big boss daddy!"

"Wow, Democrats look like fools."

President Trump's upcoming meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is an ongoing story. Additional coverage will moreover follow as new developments come to light.