Top North Korean official arrives in Washington for talks
(The Guardian North Korea)

Kim Yong-chol abruptly cancelled planned visit in November but is expected to visit the White House on FridayA senior North Korean general has arrived in Washington for a rare visit, during which he is expected to meet Donald Trump as the two countries seek to finalise a new summit aimed at denuclearisation and easing decades of hostility.Kim Yong-chol, a right-hand man to North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, abruptly cancelled his last planned talks in the United States - a meeting set two months ago with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo - and this time the administration was cautious in announcing his visit in advance. Related: `Getting serious`: Kim Jong-un`s Beijing detour brings a second Trump summit closer Continue reading...