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Trump Kim summit: Six odd moments from the day

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North Korea's beaches could represent a new business opportunity, according to Mr Trump

US President Donald Trump's meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un in Singapore was a historic event, marking the first time that current heads of the two countries have met.

From the historic handshake between the two leaders to the g of a t agreement, experts have analysed the meeting and its significance for future US-North Korean relations.

But there were some odd moments of the day, which have got people talking.

1. The beaches

Before he became president, Donald Trump was better known for his property empire.

But it was still a surprising moment to hear the US leader mention a lesser known North Korean attraction: its coastline.

"They (North Korea) have great beaches. You see that whenever they're exploding their cannons into the ocean. I said, 'Boy look at that view. Wouldn't that make a great condo":[]}