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U.S. discussed North Korea with South before contact attempts, Seoul says

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The United States engaged in “prior consultation” with South Korea before reaching out to Pyongyang in an attempt to initiate engagement, according to Seoul.
March 15 (UPI) — The United States engaged in “prior consultation” with South Korea before reaching out to Pyongyang in an attempt to initiate engagement, according to Seoul’s unification ministry. Ministry spokeswoman Lee Jong -joo said Monday at a regular press briefing that the two countries have been “closely communicating” and “cooperating” throughout the North Korea policy review process of U.S. President Joe Biden ‘s administration, South Korean television network KBS reported. “In the process of the U.S. North Korea policy review, the [South Korean] government also has had opportunities to share various opinions, hold discussions,” Lee said.

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