<div class="container"><div class="row"><div class="col"><div class="article-detail-headline"><h1 class="article-detail_title"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"> (Singapore Today Saturday 9 June 2018)</span></h1><h1 class="article-detail_title"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> Trump-Kim summit: </span></h1><h1 class="article-detail_title"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> Police arrest 2 S Koreans for criminal trespass of N Korean envoy's home</span></h1><!----><div class="article-detail-headline_byline"><div class="article-detail_bylineauthor"><strong><span class="article-by" style="font-size: 11pt;">By </span><span class="today-author"><span><a href="mailto:victor.loh@mediacorp.com.sg"><u><font color="#0066cc"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Victor Loh</span></font></u></a></span></span></strong></div><div class="article-detail_bylineauthor"><strong><span class="today-author"><span><br></span></span></strong></div><div class="article-detail_bylineauthor"><strong><span class="today-author"><span><u><font color="#0066cc"><!----></font></u><u><font color="#0066cc"><img class="img-fluid bg-red" src="https://img1.daumcdn.net/relay/cafe/original/?fname=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.todayonline.com%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2Fstyles%2Fnew_app_article_detail%2Fpublic%2Fphotos%2F43_images%2Ffile6z1lp9xmt6dfipsm2c9.jpg%3Fitok%3DCAwjhkAd" lazy="loaded"><strong><span style="font-size: 9pt;">Reuters file photo</span></strong></font></u></span></span></strong></div></div></div></div></div></div><!----><div class="container"><div class="row"><div class="col"><div class="article-detail-published-social article-detail_byline"><div class="row align-items-center"><div class="col"><div class="article-detail_bytime"><div class="article-detail_bylinepublish"><br></div><div class="article-detail_bylineupdate"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Updated 09 June, 2018</span></div><div class="article-detail_bylineupdate"><br></div><div class="article-detail_bylineupdate"><br></div></div></div><a title="WhatsApp" class="social-link addthis_button_whatsapp at300b" href="https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/police-arrest-2-south-koreans-criminal-trespass-north-korean-envoys-home#" target="_blank"><div class="fa fa-whatsapp" aria-hidden="true"></div></a><div class="atclear"></div></div></div></div></div></div><!----><div class="container"><div class="row"><div class="col"><div class="article-detail_body_layout"><p class="strapline"><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Kim Jong-un impersonator also detained and questioned</span></strong></p></div></div></div></div><div class="container"><div class="row"><div class="col"><div class="article-detail_body"><p><br></p><p><strong><span style="font-size: 11pt;">SINGAPORE</span></strong><span style="font-size: 11pt;"> — The police have arrested two South Korean men with the Korean Broadcasting System News for alleged criminal trespass into the home of the North Korean Ambassador, days ahead of a historic summit between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 11pt;">The duo, aged 42 and 45, are part of a group of four men being investigated in connection with the case. The police identified the other two as a 31-year-old South Korean man from the same news outlet, and their 29-year-old guide and interpreter.</span></p><p><br></p><p><iframe width="500" height="313" src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fsingaporepoliceforce%2Fposts%2F10157537022909408&width=500" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" style="border: currentColor; border-image: none; overflow: hidden;" allowtransparency="true" allow="encrypted-media"></iframe></p><p><br></p><p><span style="font-size: 11pt;">It is unclear how the group tried to get into the envoy's home. The police said on Friday (June 8) that they were alerted to the incident at about 3.50pm on Thursday, but did not elaborate.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 11pt;">The three men from the Korean Broadcasting System News are not accredited media personnel in Singapore, the police added.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Anyone convicted of criminal trespass under Section 447 of the Penal Code, Chapter 224, may be punished with imprisonment of up to three months, or a fine of up to S$1,500, or both.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 11pt;">The incident, coming days ahead of the highly anticipated Trump-Kim summit, drew a stern warning from the police.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 11pt;">"The Police would like to remind all foreigners visiting Singapore to abide by our laws. Those who break the law will be dealt with firmly, and this may include termination of visas and repatriation," said the police.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 11pt;">"Members of the media who commit any offence in Singapore will also not be accredited and thus will not be able to cover the summit."</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 11pt;">The arrests came amid heightened security in Singapore.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 11pt;">On Friday, a Kim Jong-un impersonator was detained by the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) for two hours.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 11pt;">The Hong Kong-based entertainer, </span><a href="https://www.todayonline.com/world/kim-jong-un-poses-selfies-singapore-ahead-trump-summit, was quoted as saying in a Bloomberg report that he was questioned by ICA officers about his political views and his involvement with protests or riots in other countries. " target="_blank"><u><font color="#0066cc"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">who went by his stage name Howard X</span></font></u></a></p><p><span style="font-size: 11pt;">The impersonator added that ICA officers told him to steer clear of the summit venues. Mr Trump is scheduled to meet Mr Kim </span><a href="https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/capella-hotel-chosen-security-and-symbolic-reasons-security-experts on Tuesday morning." target="_blank"><u><font color="#0066cc"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">at the Capella Hotel in Sentosa</span></font></u></a></p><p><span style="font-size: 11pt;">He arrived in Singapore at 3.30am, and was interviewed at 4.15am, the ICA said. 45 minutes later, he cleared the interview, and was allowed entry. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Howard X is here with a Donald Trump impersonator for “The ‘Real’ Trump Kim Summit” event at Bugis Junction on Saturday.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Event organiser Vybes said in a statement that Howard X has assured them he is fine and "will continue with our plans as scheduled".</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 11pt;">"Vybes has been in close contact with the Singapore authorities who have taken the matter of (our) event seriously," the company said.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Responding to the TODAY's queries, an ICA spokesperson said that travellers to Singapore may be subject to additional interviews and/or screening, "as part of the immigration clearance process" at all Singapore checkpoints.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Earlier on Thursday, </span><a href="https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/signs-activity-capella-st-regis-and-shangri-la-hotels-ahead-trump-kim-summit involved in the historic talks: At St Regis Hotel, where Mr Kim is rumoured to be putting up, Shangri-La Hotel, a venue traditionally favoured by American presidents, and summit venue Capella Hotel." target="_blank"><u><font color="#0066cc"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">TODAY reported that there were signs of activity at the three likely venues</span></font></u></a></p><p><span style="font-size: 11pt;">The Singapore government had gazetted sections of Tanglin, Orchard Road, Sentosa and its surrounding waters as "special event areas" from June 10 to 14.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Mr Trump is expected to arrive in Singapore late on Sunday night, after attending the Group of Seven (G7) summit in Charlevoix, Canada, according to White House press secretary Sarah Sanders.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 11pt;">The flight time from Canada to Singapore is about 17 hours. Mr Trump's Air Force One is expected to land at the Paya Lebar Airbase.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Given the significance of the high-profile meeting, the global press corps has also been descending on Singapore, with the F1 Pit Building in downtown Singapore transformed to host the media.</span></p></div></div></div></div><!----><!----><div class="container"><div class="article-detail_relatedstories"><h2 class="section-header"><br></h2><h2 class="section-header">Related Stories</h2><div class="row"><div class="col-md-4 col-relatedstories"><div class="article-detail_relatedstories_item"><a href="https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/signs-activity-capella-st-regis-and-shangri-la-hotels-ahead-trump-kim-summit"><h5><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Preparations underway for historic summit at likely venues</span></h5></a></div></div><div class="col-md-4 col-relatedstories"><div class="article-detail_relatedstories_item"><a href="https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/kim-arrives-singapore-no-north-korean-comrades-sight"><h5><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Ahead of Kim's visit to Singapore, no North Korean comrades in sight</span></h5></a></div></div><div class="col-md-4 col-relatedstories"><div class="article-detail_relatedstories_item"><a href="https://www.todayonline.com/world/kim-jong-un-poses-selfies-singapore-ahead-trump-summit"><h5><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Saw 'Kim Jong-un' over the weekend? Impersonator poses for selfies at Marina Bay</span></h5></a></div></div><div class="col-md-4 col-relatedstories"><div class="article-detail_relatedstories_item"><a href="https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/south-koreans-singapore-hopeful-closer-ties-and-kim-jong-un-dining-one-their-restaurants"><h5><span style="font-size: 10pt;">South Koreans in Singapore hopeful for closer ties – and for Kim Jong-un to dine at their restaurants</span></h5></a></div><br></div></div></div></div><p><br></p>
<!-- -->
