Photo: Gurkhas have been more visible on Singapore streets in the lead up to the summit. (Reuters: Edgar Su)
ABC News Online: US-North Korea summit: 'Tough' Gurkhas of Nepal to protect Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un
When US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un meet for their expected historic summit in Singapore, they will be protected by men from one of the fiercest warrior tribes in the world — the Gurkhas of Nepal.
While both leaders will bring their own personal security teams, elite Singaporean police, including its Gurkha Contingent, will be securing the summit venue, roads and hotels, according to diplomats familiar with VIP security in the island state.
The Gurkhas, who have a low-profile presence in Singapore, were more visible than usual at the weekend as they secured the Shangri-La Hotel for a security conference that included Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, US Defence Secretary Jim Mattis and other regional ministers.
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WNU Editor: The Gurkhas are some of the fiercest and most dedicated soldiers in the world. I know that the Secret Service and Kim Jong-un's security detail will be there, but with the Gurkhas around them .... good luck in trying to break into that security cordon.
More News On Reports That It Will Be The Gurkhas Of Nepal Who Will Be Protecting Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un At The Singapore Summit
With khukris and assault rifles, Singapore's Gurkhas to guard Trump-Kim summit -- Reuters
With khukris and assault rifles, Singapore's Gurkhas to guard Trump-Kim summit -- Economic Times
Singapore's Gurkha Contingent likely to guard Trump-Kim summit -- Katmandu Post
