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.
