South Korea and US agree to maintain close coordination on North Korea dialogue

Published Aug 25, 12:50 AM UTC

South Korea and the United States have agreed to maintain close coordination in efforts to revive dialogue with North Korea. This decision comes days after Pyongyang rejected overtures from President Donald Trump and launched a barrage of short-range ballistic missiles. The agreement underscores ongoing diplomatic tensions and the challenge of engaging North Korea, which has recently escalated its weapons testing activities. The two allies aim to present a unified front in seeking a path toward denuclearization talks despite North Korea's provocative actions.