THREATS FROM NORTH KOREA: Communication lines with North Korea open

Washington's top envoy on North Korea has confirmed that all options remain on the tablein regards to solving the North Korean nuclear crisis.

The US pointman on North Korea says he believes Washington is not close to taking military action against Pyongyang. However, Kyodo news reports that Joseph Yun didn't rule out the possibility, saying all options are on the table.

The special envoy told reporters in Tokyo that the US dialogue channel with North Korea remains open and he also urged Pyongyang to directly show its intent to stop missile launches and nuclear threats.

In regard to the recent inter-Korean talks ahead of the PyeongChang Olympics, Yun welcomed the developments.

Yun is slated to meet with his Japanese counterpart Kenji Kanasugi on Tuesday in Tokyo to discuss North Korea issues.

Source: Arirang News