State Dept. reiterates US remains open to dialogue with N. Korea 'without preconditions'
WASHINGTON — The Department of State reiterated Monday that the United States remains open to talks with North Korea "without preconditions," a day after President Donald Trump said he has ordered the Pentagon to reduce South Korea-U.S. military exercises in what appears to be a conciliatory gesture toward Pyongyang. "President Trump has made clear, the United States remains open to dialogue with…
The United States Department of State has reaffirmed on Monday that it remains open to engaging in talks with North Korea without any preconditions, according to a spokesperson. This statement came a day after President Donald Trump announced the Pentagon's decision to reduce South Korea-U.S. military exercises, which could be seen as a gesture of goodwill towards Pyongyang.
The spokesperson's comments were in response to inquiries from Yonhap News Agency regarding potential State Department-level initiatives aimed at resuming diplomatic relations with North Korea and the possibility of appointing a new special representative for the country. As of now, the department has not announced any personnel changes in this regard.
During President Trump's first term, Stephen Biegun held the position of special representative for North Korea from August 2018 to January 2021. Following this, Sung Kim, formerly the U.S. ambassador to South Korea, took up the role from May 2021 until November 2023.
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