N. Korea, U.S. may hold high-level talks this week: Yonhap

By Lim Chang-won Posted : January 15, 2019, 14:11 Updated : January 15, 2019, 14:11

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SEOUL -- Senior North Korean and U.S. officials may meet in Washington, D.C. later this week for consultations on a second summit, a diplomatic source in Seoul said Tuesday.

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is expected to greet Kim Yong-chol, a top aide to North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. The source pointed out that the two sides are resolved to have face-to-face negotiations.

"Given Secretary Pompeo's other commitments, it's true that (he's) available for the talks on January 17-18," the source said. Pompeo has cut short a trip to the Middle East for a family funeral. He is likely to attend the Global Chiefs of Mission Conference, to open in Washington on Wednesday, as well.
(Yonhap)
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