HMM: Trump alerts WH reporters to 'major announcement' coming this evening; Updated

President Trump tipped off White House reporters this evening with an announcement that is to be made in just a little while:

BREAKING: Trump pops in briefing room, tells us South Korea will be making a major announcement at 7pm on North Korea. He first said it was off the record, then said we could use the info just off camera

— Jeremy Diamond (@JDiamond1) March 8, 2018

The President of the United States just popped into the White House briefing room to tease a major announcement by South Korea at 7pm tonight. No details. Just that something big is coming from Seoul. So that just happened.

— David Martosko (@dmartosko) March 8, 2018

BREAKING: Trump says South Korea to make 'major statement' at 7 p.m. Eastern time, says he's discussed matter with President Moon.

— The Associated Press (@AP) March 8, 2018

What’s it about? Place your bets. But first read these:

Wow — @jonkarl caught Trump and Pence alone

Karl asked Trump if the announcement is about talks with North Korea and Trump replied:

"It's almost beyond that. Hopefully, you will give me credit."

— Meridith McGraw (@meridithmcgraw) March 8, 2018

So the President himself just popped into the WH briefing room and told reporters there is a "major announcement" coming from South Korea on North Korea. He told @jonkarl it was "beyond" talks, and said "hopefully, you will give me credit"

— Michael Del Moro (@MikeDelMoro) March 8, 2018

MORE: News of the announcement" comes after a South Korean delegation met with top national security officials at the White House this afternoon.

— ABC News Politics (@ABCPolitics) March 8, 2018

POTUS surprises WH press corps, peeks head into briefing room says expect major announcement on North Korea at 7 pm Eastern from WH. Pentagon unaware of details. South Korean National Security Adviser will make the announcement. He met with McMaster today. Msg from Kim Jong Un?

— Jennifer Griffin (@JenGriffinFNC) March 8, 2018

"Pentagon unaware of details."https://t.co/QrBo1froBn

— Stephen Hayes (@stephenfhayes) March 8, 2018

Stay tuned!

Update:

Well well well:

South Korea says Trump will meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un by May, and that North has pledged to refrain from missile tests. https://t.co/lIqhUX2YpZ

— The Associated Press (@AP) March 9, 2018