Live Coverage

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This marks the first time an inter-Korean summit has been covered on live television. International media is covering the story extensively, and foreign reporters are here in force to bring the news to audiences around the world.

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Major media outlets have broadcasted the historic moment live where South Korean President Moon Jae-in and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un shook hands standing across the Military Demarcation Line. CNN sent anchor Christiane Amanpour to Korea for the summit coverage. She interviewed the defected North Korean diplomat Thae Yong-ho and discussed prospects on the inter-Korean summit, the planned US-North Korea summit as well as the key issue of denuclearization. CNN also said the two leaders shook hands for 13 seconds and crossed the border to the Northern side together, adding that this moment would be marked as a significant event in history. China's state-run China Central Television is also broadcasting live from various locations in Korea
including the press center in Ilsan, the Unification Bridge and the Imjingak Pavilion. The Chinese reporter who had previously interviewed President Moon Jae-in is also among the team. Foreign news have been following every detail of the summit over the past few days including the agenda, timetable and even the summit's meeting room, showcasing huge global interest in the inter-Korean talks. Keen attention is drawn to Kim Jong-un, the leader of one of the most closed Socialist nations in the world. The world will be watching what he will show to the international community and whether that will imply the possibility of Pyongyang opening up to the world and
embracing reform.