US, South Korea urge Pyongyang to return to talks after missile tests
(VOVWORLD) - The US special envoy for North Korea Sung Kim has said that the US and South Korea agree on the need for “a strong response” to North Korea’s recent spate of missile tests, though they remain open to dialogue with the country.
Sung Kim flew to South Korea on Monday for talks two days after North Korea conducted a new type of missile test in its 13th round of weapons firing this year.
South Korean nuclear envoy Noh Kyu-duk said he and Kim shared concerns that North Korea will likely continue to engage in acts that raise regional tensions. He urged North Korea to return to talks.
Kim said the allies “have not closed the door on diplomacy” with North Korea and have “no hostile intent” toward the country. He repeated his earlier statement that the United States is ready to meet North Korea “anywhere, without any conditions.”