Rocket Man and Dotard pick Singapore for summit

By Augustine Low

US President Donald Trump repeatedly called North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un Rocket Man.

Kim returned the favour by calling Trump a Dotard (senile old man).

Now Rocket Man and Dotard are set for a historic summit in Singapore on 12 June.

What is the appeal of Singapore as a venue for them?

Donald Trump aka Dotard has spoken admiringly of Singapore’s tough laws, especially the death penalty for drug trafficking which he hopes to emulate.

Kim aka Rocket Man obviously likes that fact that Singapore is one of the handful of countries to have friendly diplomatic ties with North Korea. The reclusive communist state maintains a fully functioning embassy in Singapore.

In fact, Singapore and North Korea have a long history of cooperation – the first legal firm and fast-food restaurant in the capital, Pyongyang, were both set up by Singaporeans.

So, given the close connection and mutual admiration, and the heightened security that the city-state provides, Singapore is not that surprising a choice for Trump and Kim.

It would make for a great photo caption too, when Trump and Kim have their picture taken with PM Lee Hsien Loong and his potential successor Chan Chun Sing:

North Korea’s Rocket Man and the United States’ Dotard being greeted by Singapore’s Pinky and Kee Chiu.

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