North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un (L) is welcomed by Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong (R) during his visit to The Istana, the official residence of the prime minister, following Kim's arrival in Singapore on June 10, 2018. - Kim Jong Un and Donald Trump will meet on June 12 for an unprecedented summit in an attempt to address the last festering legacy of the Cold War, with the US president calling it a "one time shot" at peace. (Photo by ROSLAN RAHMAN / AFP)
Why Kim Jong Un is the man to meet
Since a meeting between Kim Jong Un and Donald Trump was announced, world leaders have been knocking on his door. CNN looks at why Kim Jong Un has become the man to meet.
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North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un (L) is welcomed by Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong (R) during his visit to The Istana, the official residence of the prime minister, following Kim's arrival in Singapore on June 10, 2018. - Kim Jong Un and Donald Trump will meet on June 12 for an unprecedented summit in an attempt to address the last festering legacy of the Cold War, with the US president calling it a "one time shot" at peace. (Photo by ROSLAN RAHMAN / AFP)
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