North Korea Unwilling to Talk; Singapore Declines Mediator Role
Singapore’s Foreign Minister Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan concluded a five-day diplomatic tour of Northeast Asia on Thursday, May 28, reporting that North Korea remains focused on self-reliance and military deterrence. During his visit, which included stops in China, South Korea, and North Korea (DPRK), the minister observed that Pyongyang is currently uninterested in opening significant communication … Read more