Singapore Agrees to Pay Costs of Kim Jong-un’s Summit Visit

It looks like Kim Jong-un is once again getting a free ride during his visit to Singapore, courtesy of the government of Singapore:

In this June 7, 2018, photo, a man walks past an advertisement board of cartoon caricatures of U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un which are supposed to be the inspiration behind a local dish, the “Trump-Kim Chi Nasi Lemak” at a mall, in Singapore. AP

Most Singaporeans are excited about their country playing host to the historic summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un.

But not all are happy about the city-state bearing the cost of the summit slated to be held at the Capella Hotel on Singapore’s resort island of Sentosa, June 12.

Proponents believe that this is a great chance for Singapore to upgrade its international image, so the government and people are taking a strategic approach.

In other words, paying the direct costs for North Korea, such as lodging, transport and dining, can be a monetary loss in the short-term, but successful hosting the summit will bring greater value for the country.

“This kind of opportunity does not come often. I think we can afford to bear the cost and it will help leverage our international status,” said a senior executive at one of the five-star hotels in Singapore on condition of anonymity.  [Korea Times]

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J6Junkie
J6Junkie
6 years ago

The biggest mooch in the world.

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