The US and North Korean flags appear in the background, and the trio stand above the word "UNITE" in large capital letters. The White House had earlier shot down any suggestion that the five-time NBA champion Rodman would be present for the negotiations. Gidley said he expected Trump and Kim to have "an amazing conversation without Dennis Rodman in tow." Trump confirmed that Rodman would not be attending the summit, as he met with visiting Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. Rodman first visited North Korea in 2013 with members of the Harlem Globetrotters basketball team, and in 2014 put together a team of North Korean basketball players for an exhibition match marking Kim's birthday.

Source: The Nation Bangkok June 09, 2018 04:41 UTC