North Korean Kim shakes hand with Moon on South Korean Soil
Today it is the most historic moment for the two koreans.
President Moon Jae-in greets North Korean leader Kim Jong-un at the Military Demarcation Line at Panmunjom, the truce village that straddles the inter-Korean border.
At 9:30 a.m., South Korea time, the two leaders shook hands and Kim took a historic step forward on to South Korean soil.
It was the first time a sitting North Korean leader had stepped foot on South Korean territory in nearly 70 years.
Kim took President Moon's hand and invited him to the northern side, and the South Korean leader stepped over into the North.
After exchanging a few pleasantries, Kim Jong-un was greeted by a guard of honor laid on by the South Korean military.
President Moon told Kim if he visits Cheong Wa Dae, South Korea's presidential office, he could see a full guard of honor.
Kim replied that he'd visit Cheong Wa Dae anytime, if invited.
The two leaders began their summit talks from 10:15 a.m. at the Peace House in Panmunjom.
President Moon was accompanied by Presidential Chief of Staff Im Jong-seok and National Intelligence Service Chief Suh Hoon, while Kim Jong-un was joined by his sister Kim Yo-jong, and North Korea's ceremonial leader Kim Yong-nam.
Their morning meeting lasted for about an hour and 40 minutes,.. wrapping up at 11:55 a.m., South Korea time, when the two sides broke for lunch.
Kim Jong-un and the other North Korean delegates headed back to the North Korean side for a bite to eat, bringing a successful end to the morning session of the historic summit.
Video and Word credit: Arirang International
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