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Why Singapore is the preferred destination for Trump, Kim's June 12 date

The Capella Hotel on Sentosa, a resort island, has been chosen as the host venue

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Donald Trump looks forward to meeting Kim Jong Un Photo: Reuters

The Wall Street Journal
Even by the standards of this efficient and ultramodern city-state, hosting the summit between President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is a big ask.

A stream of Singapore government notices over recent days has offered clues on logistical and diplomatic preparations that have for the most part taken place out of the public eye.

Authorities have designated zones around two high-end hotels, including the Capella Hotel on a resort island chosen as the summit venue, as “special event areas” that are subject to stricter security measures, including a ban on drone flights and curbs on maritime traffic.

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