South Korean President Moon Jae-in (L) and North Korean President Kim Jong-un meet in Pyongyang, September 18, 2018 (Photo: AFP/VNA)

The statement came after the South Korean Foreign Ministry said it wants President Kim to visit Seoul this year.

President Moon said if Mr. Kim visits South Korea, he will take him to Halla, South Korea’s highest mountain located on Jeju island between the two countries.