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Unification minister calls U.S.-N. Korea dialogue key first step
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Aug 20, 2026 at 3:13 AM ET
Summary: South Korea’s unification minister said direct U.S.-North Korea dialogue is a key first step toward halting Pyongyang’s nuclear program. The remarks were made in Seoul as part of efforts to engage the two sides through talks.
WHO: South Korea’s unification minister
WHAT: Said direct U.S.-North Korea dialogue is key as a first step to halt Pyongyang’s nuclear program
WHEN: Aug 19, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE: South Korea
WHY: The minister was responding to the need to stop Pyongyang’s nuclear program by prioritizing direct dialogue.
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