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Talks supported by Foreign Ministry, which hopes for peace on peninsula

Republic of Korea President Moon Jae-in confirmed on Sunday the willingness of Kim Jong-un, top leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, and US President Donald Trump to hold the first-ever DPRK-US summit as scheduled next month.

Moon delivered a nationally televised address at the presidential complex, saying both Kim and Trump "wholeheartedly" wished the success of their summit, originally scheduled for June 12 in Singapore.

Foreign Ministry spokesman Lu Kang said on Sunday that China firmly supports the DPRK and US leaders' willingness to hold the summit, expecting it not only to be held as scheduled but also to successfully bring peace to the Korean Peninsula.

Lu said China always has believed that direct dialogue between the United States and the DPRK is the key to resolving issues of mutual concern on the Korean Peninsula and the ministry hopes both countries can cherish the recent progress achieved on the peninsula.

On Saturday, Trump told reporters at the White House that he is looking forward to the summit in Singapore. "It hasn't changed," Trump said, adding that talks were progressing well.