But talks have yet to begin because of North Korea's demands, says President Moon Jae-in.
South Korea's president Moon Jae-in has made engagement with the North a cornerstone of his presidency
Mr Moon, who is currently visiting Australia, was speaking at a joint press conference in Canberra along with Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison.In September Kim Yo-jong, the powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un,, but only if the US dropped what she called a "hostile policy" against them.
On Monday, Mr Moon said that North Korea was continuing to make this demand as a pre-condition to discussions. And yet North Korea remains more cut off than ever. The days of handshakes and promises between Pyongyang and Seoul appear to be over. For now.But he faces significant challenges. The United States appears to be is less enthusiastic about the idea. The Biden administration seems happy to talk about it and of course no-one wants a permanent state of war on the peninsula. But some believe an agreement would reward Kim Jong-un without getting any guarantees in return.
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