Waching daily Apr 30 2018

With North Korean leader Kim Jong-un announcing that the North will close its nuclear test

sites by May,... new questions are swirling around the "two tunnels" mentioned by Kim

during last week's summit with President Moon Jae-in.

For more on what those comments might imply, here's Lee Seung-jae.

North Korea has tested six nuclear bombs since 2006.

All of them were conducted at the Punggye-ri test site located in Kilju-gun County.

However, South Korea's Blue House announced Sunday that North Korea has agreed to close

the site by May,... and says it may invite international experts to verify that the location

has been closed.

The news comes after the historic inter-Korean summit, in which North Korean leader Kim Jong-un

told South Korean President Moon Jae-in that there's no reason to possess nuclear weapons

"if mutual trust with the U.S. is built through frequent meetings from now on, and end to

the war and non-aggression are promised."

However, there's international speculation the North has decided to close the site as

it has been so badly damaged by nuclear explosions over the years that it can no longer be used.

The North is playing down such speculation with Kim apparently mentioning 'two large,

well-tuned tunnels' to President Moon during the summit,... a statement quoted by the Blue

House on Sunday.

"Kim Jong-un told President Moon that the North is terminating facilities that no longer

function.

But he said the North has two more tunnels that are bigger than the regime's existing

ones... and they are in good condition."

Kim's remarks have left international experts feeling uneasy as there could be other tunnels

that remain undiscovered by spy satellites.

They added the North may even attempt secret tests, since their development of hydrogen

bombs isn't complete.

Experts remain skeptical over the North's decision to shut its Punggye-ri test site.

They assess that a seventh nuclear test is possible in order to further increase the

regime's bargaining power against the U.S.. Lee Seung-jae, Arirang News.

For more infomation >> Speculation swirls over Kim Jong-un's "two tunnels" comment - Duration: 2:06.

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Real Madrid transfer news: Gareth Bale and Karim Benzema will NOT be sold - Zidane - Duration: 2:21.

Real Madrid transfer news: Gareth Bale and Karim Benzema will NOT be sold - Zidane

The French boss has vowed to shield the pair from speculation in the media over their futures at the Bernabeu.

Bale's relationship with Zidane has reportedly broke down as the Welsh star struggles for game time with the Spanish giants.

Benzema has also been subject to criticism this season over his performances as he slides down the pecking order under his compatriot.

Both players have linked with moves to various clubs this summer but Zidane is adamant that they won't be going anywhere.

"We need them and I'll do everything possible so that they're not affected by what's been said outside.

They'll stay with us," Zidane said during a news conference.

"I know all our players want to play, but it isn't possible.

"The message is for everyone, not just Bale and Benzema, that we're sticking together because there's a month left of the season and we have it all to do.

"They'll stay with us" Zidane on Bale and Benzema "If any player isn't 100 percent, he won't be in the squad.

Double or the Champions League? Everything has value, I can't choose one or the other, but what we can win is the Champions League and we're going to give everything for it." Real Madrid host Bayern Munich on Tuesday in the return leg of their Champions League semi-final clash before travelling to Barcelona on Sunday.