Anchor: History was made on Friday as the first inter-Korean summit in a decade took place between South Korean President Moon Jae-in and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. The talks are under way and the two sides are set to issue a joint statement when they reach an agreement.
Our Laurence Taylor has more. 

Report: The day’s events began at around 9:30 a.m., when Kim crossed the Military Demarcation Line(MDL) at the truce village of Panmunjeom to become the first North Korean leader to step onto South Korean territory.

He was greeted there by President Moon, and the pair warmly shook hands with the world watching before they briefly crossed over onto the North's side of the MDL at Kim’s request. 

In an opening statement at the talks, Moon said he hopes the two leaders can have a broad-minded conversation and reach an agreement, so that they will be able to present a "big gift" to the Korean people and citizens around the world. 

[Sound bite: President Moon Jae-in (Korean)]
"The moment Chairman Kim crossed the Military Demarcation Line for the first time, Panumjeom became a symbol of peace, not division. The Korean people and the entire world have high expectations. I would like to take this opportunity to once again pay tribute to Chairman Kim’s courageous decision to realize this situation." 

Kim responded that he came with the thought that the two Koreas are standing at the starting line of writing new history in peace, prosperity and inter-Korean ties.

[Sound bite: North Korean leader Kim Jong-un (Korean)] 
"I walked around 200 meters (from the northern side of Panmunjeom across the Military Demarcation Line to the South Korean side) with many emotions, thinking that we could go forward positively without thinking about the past eleven years we’ve missed if we meet regularly and resolve pending issues with a unified mind and determination." 

As the two leaders inspected the South Korean military's guard of honor during their welcoming ceremony, Kim even said he would visit Seoul's presidential office any time if invited, in remarks later relayed by chief presidential secretary for public relations Yoon Young-chan.  

The international community is watching on with intrigue at the results of the summit, which will be announced in a joint summit declaration when the two Koreas reach an agreement. 

After the end of the morning session, Moon said he believes the two Koreas will be able to present a big gift to the Korean people and the world as the talks saw a good deal of constructive discussion, suggesting that there could be an agreement on denuclearization.
  
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un also appeared to be upbeat, saying he hopes that the summit and its results will provide even a little bit of satisfaction for those who had expectations, although it is just the beginning and the tip of the iceberg. 
Laurence Taylor, KBS WORLD Radio News.