N Korea Struggling To Pay Fullerton Bill: 3 Budget Stays For The Supreme Leader The Washington Post has always been at the forefront of investigative journalism. And they’ve done it again, this time in Singapore, beating The Straits Times on its own turf. In a report (republished on ST), it outlines a major logistical issue that North Korea and the United States are facing as they prepare for their historic summit in about 10 days. Who’s going to pay for Kim Jong-un’s hotel? Mr Kim would like to stay at The Fullerton, where presidential suites start at S$8,000 – far more than what North Korea can afford. While the United States is happy to pay for Mr Kim’s hotel, it’s mindful that North Korea might view American assistance as “insulting”. So, The Post reports that the Trump administration is planning to ask Singapore to foot the North Korean delegation’s bill. As a Singaporean taxpayer, I object to my government paying for the luxurious living of a cruel dictator, while some of our own people struggle to make ends meet. But I also understand the importance of this historic meeting and what it could do for Mr Trump’s ego world peace. As a compromise, I’ve […]
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