I have been informed that President Donald J. Trump will meet Chairman Kim Jong-un of the State Affairs Commission of North Korea by May.

The two leaders’ meeting following the inter-Korean summit will put the complete denuclearization of the Korean peninsula finally on track and will be remembered as a historic milestone which will contribute to achieving peace on the peninsula in the future.

I would like to express my profound gratitude to the two leaders who made a difficult decision reflecting their courage and wisdom. Especially, the leadership of President Trump, who willingly accepted Chairman Kim’s invitation for a summit, will be praised not only by the people of the Republic of Korea and North Korea but all people who hope for peace all around the world.

The Korean government will cherish this miraculous opportunity and make progress in sincere, careful and steady manner. I would also like to thank global leaders who have been showing their interest in and concern for peace along the way.