The Hill: South Korea hails North’s proposal for talks
South Korea on Monday welcomed a message from North Korean leader Kim Jong Un that he is open to talks between the two countries, and may consider sending a delegation to next month’s Winter Olympics in PyeongChang, South Korean news agency Yonhap News reported.
"We welcome that Kim expressed willingness to send a delegation and proposed talks as he acknowledged the need for improvement in inter-Korean ties," a South Korean government spokesman said.
"The successful launch of the games will contribute to stability not only on the Korean Peninsula but also in East Asia and the rest of the world."
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WNU Editor: North Korean Leader Kim Jong-Un just threatened to kill millions of Americans with nuclear weapons .... contrary to what the South Korean government is saying, there is nothing to welcome in his New Year's speech. And as for an Olympic truce and maybe the participation of a few North Korean athletes, this analysis is spot on .... North Korea likely to demand a price for Olympic participation (UPI).
Update: It looks like the U.S. may bend .... Mattis: Military Exercises May Be Postponed During Olympics (Military.com)
More News On South Korea's Reaction To North Korean Leader Kim Jong-Un's New Year Speech
S. Korea's presidential office hails North's proposal on PyeongChang delegation -- Yonhap
South Korea says welcomes Kim Jong Un's New Year speech: Yonhap. -- Reuters
Seoul welcomes North Korea's willingness to join Pyeongchang Olympics -- Kyodo News
PyeongChang Olympics' top organizer welcomes N. Korean interest in participation -- Yonhap News Agency
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