S. Korea, US diplomats stress 'close' communication on NK, peninsula peace
SEOUL/WASHINGTON — The top diplomats of South Korea and the United States have agreed to continue "close" communication and cooperation to address North Korea's nuclear issue and promote peace on the Korean Peninsula during a call, Seoul's foreign ministry said Tuesday. Foreign Minister Cho Hyun and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio held phone talks on Monday (Seoul time), as U.S. President…
Seoul and Washington have agreed to maintain close communication and cooperation in addressing North Korea's nuclear issue and promoting peace on the Korean Peninsula, according to South Korea's foreign ministry. Foreign Minister Cho Hyun and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke on the phone Monday, amid President Donald Trump's recent ambiguous comments about his North Korea strategy.
The ministers pledged continued collaboration between South Korea and the U.S. to ensure President Trump's recent message encourages dialogue with North Korea.
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