North Korea 'open to talks' with South
- 9 years ago
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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said in a New Year address on state tv he saw no reason not to hold talks with the South.
(SOUNDBITE)(Korean) NORTH KOREAN LEADER KIM JONG UN SAYING:
"If the atmosphere and environment are there, there is no reason not to hold a high-level summit. We will make every effort to advance dialogue and co-operation."
As North Koreans welcomed in the New Year, Kim used his address to cover a wide range of issues.
He criticised South Korea's war exercises with the U.S. as a source of tension.
He also spoke about Pyongyang's plans to further develop a series of special economic and tourist zones in the coming year.
The New Year address, which appeared to be pre-recorded, is Kim's third since he became leader.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said in a New Year address on state tv he saw no reason not to hold talks with the South.
(SOUNDBITE)(Korean) NORTH KOREAN LEADER KIM JONG UN SAYING:
"If the atmosphere and environment are there, there is no reason not to hold a high-level summit. We will make every effort to advance dialogue and co-operation."
As North Koreans welcomed in the New Year, Kim used his address to cover a wide range of issues.
He criticised South Korea's war exercises with the U.S. as a source of tension.
He also spoke about Pyongyang's plans to further develop a series of special economic and tourist zones in the coming year.
The New Year address, which appeared to be pre-recorded, is Kim's third since he became leader.