World hails Trump-Kim DMZ meeting

DPRK state media says breakthrough achieved in leaders' 'historic' talk

The Sunday meeting between Kim Jong-un, top leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, and US President Donald Trump at the truce village of Panmunjom was hailed by the international community, as it relights the hope of advancing the long-stalemated denuclearization talks.

In a news conference held on Monday, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Geng Shuang said the meeting between Trump and Kim, as well as a friendly meeting that included the Republic of Korea's President Moon Jae-in, are welcomed and constructive.