'Returning from North Korea Nuclear Talks' Noh Kyu-duk: "In-depth Discussions with US Side"

Noh Kyu-duk, Head of the Korean Peninsula Peace Negotiation Headquarters / Photo by Joint Press Corps

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Daehyun] No Gyudeok, the head of the Korean Peninsula Peace Negotiation Headquarters, who returned after concluding North Korea nuclear talks with the U.S., said, "We had a very in-depth conversation and it was a very productive visit."

On the 2nd, No met with reporters at Incheon International Airport and stated, "In particular, we confirmed the U.S. side's position to urgently resolve the North Korea nuclear issue as a precondition."

No added, "We also discussed various options on how to resume dialogue going forward," and "We agreed to continue consultations soon by meeting with the U.S. representatives."

Earlier, starting from the 29th of last month, No met in Washington DC with Special Representative for North Korea Affairs Sung Kim, Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman, and Kurt Campbell, Coordinator for Indo-Pacific Affairs at the White House National Security Council (NSC), to discuss ways to resume dialogue, including the possibility of humanitarian aid to North Korea.