North Korean leader Kim Jong Un reopened a key cross-border communication channel with South Korea for the first time in nearly two years Wednesday as the rivals explored the possibility of sitting down and talking after months of acrimony and fears of war. The sudden signs of easing animosity, however, came as President Trump threatened Kim with nuclear war in response to his threat earlier this week. In his New Year's address Monday, Kim said he was willing to send a delegation to next month's Winter Olympics in South Korea. Ri also quoted Kim as ordering officials to promptly take substantial measures with South Korea out of a "sincere stand and honest attitude," according to the North's state TV and news agency. South Korea quickly welcomed Kim's decision and later confirmed that the two Koreas began preliminary contacts on the channel.

Source: Los Angeles Times January 03, 2018 10:10 UTC