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Graphic shows reasons why Singapore has been chosen for the Trump-Kim summit.
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Ties with US, North Korea make Singapore optimum summit site

By Jordi Bou

June 12, 2018 - Singapore, a city-state in South East Asia with a population of about 5.6 million, hosts the historical summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. Singapore’s diplomatic ties with North Korea and its relative proximity made the small Southeast Asian nation a natural choice for the landmark meeting, analysts say.

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PUBLISHED: 11/05/2018; STORY: Graphic News; PICTURES: Getty Images
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