WASHINGTON — North Korean ... 2012 A salute is a sacred element of military service and history. U.S. military members are taught the salute originated in Roman times when knights in armor ...

The salute, broadcast by North Korea's state media, came as Trump appeared to meet Kim's delegation in Singapore. The general, No Kwang Chol, returned Trump's offer of a handshake with a salute.

White House press secretary Sarah Sanders said Thursday President Donald Trump was using “common courtesy” when he returned a military salute from ... his people.” North Korea has ...