US State Department: "North Korea Issue an Urgent Priority"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Cho Hyun-ui] The U.S. Department of State stated on the 12th (local time) that the North Korea issue is an urgent priority and that coordination with allies is very active.

At a briefing that day, State Department spokesperson Ned Price was asked when the Biden administration's review of North Korea policy would be completed and whether there were any behind-the-scenes message transmissions. He responded by mentioning North Korea's nuclear and missile programs.

Spokesperson Price further emphasized that the U.S. remains committed to North Korea's denuclearization, stating, "While we will not provide a timetable for when the next steps will be seen, coordination is ongoing."

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