Door still open for dialogue with North Korea, South Korean President insists



News Door still open for dialogue with North Korea, South Korean President insists At new year's press conference, Moon Jae-in reiterates hopes for renewed inter-Korean tourism in 2020 Jeongmin Kim January 14, 2020 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON President Trump Meets with Chairman Kim Jong Un-The White House-Public Domain North Korea has "made clear" that it remains open to dialogue, South Korean President Moon Jae-in insisted in an annual press conference on Tuesday, expressing his support for a loosening of international sanctions that could allow inter-Korean economic projects to go ahead. Speaking at the Blue House on Tuesday, Moon sought to project an optimistic view of prospects for denuclearization talks, emphasizing that the North has continued to express its openness to hold talks even after the expiration of previously-set year-end deadline for diplomacy to produce results. North Korea has "made clear" that it remains open to dialogue, South Korean President Moon Jae-in insisted in an annual press conference on Tuesday, expressing his support for a loosening of international sanctions that could allow inter-Korean economic projects to go ahead. Speaking at the Blue House on Tuesday, Moon sought to project an optimistic view of prospects for denuclearization talks, emphasizing that the North has continued to express its openness to hold talks even after the expiration of previously-set year-end deadline for diplomacy to produce results. Become a member for less than $5.75 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

News

Door still open for dialogue with North Korea, South Korean President insists

At new year's press conference, Moon Jae-in reiterates hopes for renewed inter-Korean tourism in 2020

Jeongmin Kim January 14, 2020

Door still open for dialogue with North Korea, South Korean President insists

President Trump Meets with Chairman Kim Jong Un-The White House-Public Domain

North Korea has "made clear" that it remains open to dialogue, South Korean President Moon Jae-in insisted in an annual press conference on Tuesday, expressing his support for a loosening of international sanctions that could allow inter-Korean economic projects to go ahead.

Speaking at the Blue House on Tuesday, Moon sought to project an optimistic view of prospects for denuclearization talks, emphasizing that the North has continued to express its openness to hold talks even after the expiration of previously-set year-end deadline for diplomacy to produce results.