Deputy Chiefs of the Korean and Russian Nuclear Teams Hold Phone Talks... Discuss North Korean Missiles and More

Exchanging Opinions on the Korean Peninsula Situation Including North Korea's Missile Launch and Statement Announcement

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Ji-hee] The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on the 30th that Lee Tae-woo, head of the North Korea Nuclear Diplomacy Planning Division, held a telephone consultation with Oleg Burmistrov, Russia's Special Envoy for North Korea Nuclear Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the deputy representatives for North Korea nuclear issues of Korea and Russia.

During this consultation, both sides exchanged views on the recent situation on the Korean Peninsula, including North Korea's missile launches and statements. They also agreed to continue close cooperation to make progress toward the complete denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula and the establishment of lasting peace.

This telephone consultation between the deputy representatives for North Korea nuclear issues of Korea and Russia was the first since Lee Tae-woo assumed his position on the 10th.

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