(Pool Photo via AP)U.S. President Donald Trump’s point man to North Korea said today that the U.S. administration is ready to resume stalled nuclear negotiations despite the North’s repeated claims that it has no immediate intent for dialogue with Washington. After talks with South Korean nuclear envoy Lee Do-hoon, Biegun said Washington was prepared to resume dialogue with the North whenever Kim picks his counterpart who would be empowered to negotiate on crucial issues. He said the United States did not request any meetings with North Korea during his trip. Biegun, who also met with South Korean Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha, is expected to have further discussions with South Korean presidential officials before departing for Japan on Thursday. They say North Korea likely doesn’t want to make any major commitments or concessions when there is a chance U.S. leadership could change.

Source: The Standard July 08, 2020 05:37 UTC