Park Yong-su, the North's chief delegate to inter-Korean talks, told the South his country would agree to talks Thursday at Panmunjom about a proposed exchange of special envoys.
"I hope the working-level contact will smoothly work out arrangements for an exchange of special envoys so that it can take place at an early date," a spokesman for the South-North Dialogue Office said.
The meeting will focus on an exchange of envoys charged with ending the row over the North's nuclear sites.
A Message from The Moscow Times:
Dear readers,
We are facing unprecedented challenges. Russia's Prosecutor General's Office has designated The Moscow Times as an "undesirable" organization, criminalizing our work and putting our staff at risk of prosecution. This follows our earlier unjust labeling as a "foreign agent."
These actions are direct attempts to silence independent journalism in Russia. The authorities claim our work "discredits the decisions of the Russian leadership." We see things differently: we strive to provide accurate, unbiased reporting on Russia.
We, the journalists of The Moscow Times, refuse to be silenced. But to continue our work, we need your help.
Your support, no matter how small, makes a world of difference. If you can, please support us monthly starting from just $2. It's quick to set up, and every contribution makes a significant impact.
By supporting The Moscow Times, you're defending open, independent journalism in the face of repression. Thank you for standing with us.
Remind me later.