SEOUL, (APP/AFP): Top US intelligence official James Clapper asked South Korean officials during a recent visit for Seoul’s bottom line in any future negotiation between the US and North Korea on a permanent peace treaty, a report said Saturday.
The 1950-53 Korean War ended with an armistice that has never been
formalised by a peace treaty, meaning that the two Koreas technically remain at war.
Pyongyang wants a treaty to be the focus of any dialogue with Washington, while the United States, backed by Seoul, insists the first priority is the issue of North Korea’s nuclear disarmament.
During a low key, two-day visit to the South last week, Clapper discussed possible responses to any fresh dialogue push by North Korea following its ongoing ruling party congress, South Korea’s JoongAng Daily reported.
“There was an inquiry into how much South Korea is willing to concede in case the United States begins discussions with North Korea on a possible peace treaty,” the newspaper quoted an unidentified senior foreign affairs and security official as saying.
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US asks for Seoul’s bottom line on peace talks with North: report
