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These Photos Of Trump & Kim Jong Un In Singapore Are Actually Surreal

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On Tuesday, June 12 in Singapore, the-much anticipated summit between the United States and North Korea kicked off as the world watched. The meeting marks the first-ever time that a sitting U.S. president has met with a North Korean leader. Indeed, these photos of Trump and Kim Jong Un in Singapore will go down in history, as they capture the momentous nature of the summit.

The summit was scheduled to commence at 9 a.m. local time at the Capella Hotel on the island of Sentosa. As The Guardian reported, the summit officially began when Trump and Kim came together for a historic handshake on the steps of the hotel, as they stood in front of a bevy of American and North Korean flags. The two men then briefly addressed the media, before heading to a private one-on-one meeting session, accompanied by only their interpreters.

Following this meeting, Kim and Trump attended an expanded bilateral discussion, in which several North Korean and American advisers were present. As The Guardian reported, the discussion is currently ongoing and is scheduled to wrap up at around 11:30 a.m. local time. The American president and North Korean leader will then head to a working lunch.

While the summit is still unfolding, photos that have emerged from it thus far capture the significant nature of the moment — and will likely be seen in history books for many years to come.

The Historic Handshake

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President Trump and North Korean leader Kim came together on the steps of the Capella Hotel. This photo captures the first-ever in-person meeting between a sitting American president and North Korean leader.

Getting To Know Each Other

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In this photo, Kim places his hand on Trump's arm as the two converse shortly after meeting for the first time.

Media Meeting

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Trump and Kim briefly sat down with media ahead of their one-on-one meeting. They also took the opportunity to again shake hands and pose for photographs.

Expanded Bilateral Talks

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Trump and Kim sat across from each other to engage in expanded bilateral discussions. They were each accompanied by several of their advisers.

A Welcoming Handshake

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In this photo, Trump poses with Singapore's prime minister, Lee Hsien Loong, on June 11. Singapore is serving as the host country for the historic U.S.-North Korea summit.

Birthday Cake

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The day before the summit, Trump had lunch with Singapore's prime minister and several advisers from both the United States and Singapore. The U.S. president was also given a surprise birthday cake at the event (Trump's birthday is June 14). He is pictured blowing out a candle.

Kim's Tour Of Singapore

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The night before the talks, North Korean leader Kim took the opportunity to embark on a surprise nighttime tour of Singapore. He is pictured flanked by his security detail as he explores the city-state.

Overall, as the world awaits the outcome of the historic summit, these photos offer a glimpse into the event — one that could be history in the making.