It was all smiles as U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo met with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un over the weekend.<br />Where does it leave the chances for a second North Korea-U.S. summit and the denuclearization process? <br />Lee Ji-won has more. <br />U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's fourth visit to Pyeongyang seems to have gone well. <br /><br /> According to the New York Times, Pompeo had a two-hour long meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, followed by a 90-minute luncheon hosted by the North's leader at the State Guest house of Baekhwawon. <br /><br /> Footage shows the two warmly greeting each other and exchanging pleasantries on their way to the lunch table. <br />Even there, the two hinted on what appeared to have been a successful meeting. <br /><br /> "We talked about a lot of things earlier, and though I'm careful, I think it's a very nice day that promises a good future for both of us."<br /><br /> "I had a great visit this morning. Thank you for hosting, President Trump sends his regards. And we had a very successful morning, so thank you and I am looking forward to our time here at lunch as well."<br /><br /> Shortly after arriving in South Korea following the visit, Pompeo posted a photo on Twitter of himself walking with Kim, saying he had a good trip to Pyeongyang. <br />President Trump also tweeted on the "good meeting" the two had, expressing his hope to see Kim again in the near future. <br /><br />Despite the positive atmosphere, not much has been openly shared on the denuclearization front. <br />But amid renewed hopes, many speculate the two sides might agree on more concrete actions. <br /> That could include the U.S. declaring an end to the Korean War, and the North taking additional measures such as dismantling its key nuclear facility. <br />Recently, some also suggest the two sides may have taken new cards out in their negotiations.<br /> The North has been bringing up sanctions relief while Pompeo mentioned the regime's chemical and biological weapons program during his talks with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe a few days ago. <br /><br />With the two agreeing to form a working-level group, there's speculation the newly-appointed U.S. Special representative for North Korea, Stephen Biegun may soon meet with Choe Son-hui, North Korea's Vice Foreign Minister, in charge of U.S. relations. <br /> It was Biegun's first time in North, but Choe was in Russia for talks with officials in Moscow.<br />Lee Ji-won, Arirang News. <br />
