DPRK's moves naturally have proviso: better safe than sorry

Unimaginable just a few months ago, Democratic People's Republic of Korea leader Kim Jong-un may soon shake hands with his US counterpart at a second summit meeting.

Kim has on multiple occasions expressed readiness to forsake nuclear weapons, for which he had turned his back on the rest of the world. Now he is offering to allow international inspectors to verify the measures he has taken.

He has also reportedly entrusted Republic of Korea President Moon Jae-in to convey an invitation for Pope Francis to visit his country.