U.S. President Donald Trump says he will guarantee the safety of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and his regime if Kim agrees to a complete, verifiable and irreversible denuclearization. 

Trump made the remarks on Tuesday at the White House after a bilateral summit with South Korean President Moon Jae-in. 

Trump pledged not only to guarantee Kim's personal security but also predicted an economic revitalization for the North.

He said that if the North reaches a deal at the upcoming summit, Kim would be "very, very happy" and his country will become rich and prosperous. 

Regarding the timeframe, Trump said that an “ all in one” denuclearization would be a lot better than in phases. He added that an upfront dismantling may not be possible due to physical reasons, but basically it should be all in one.

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