South Korea's Lee Plans to Call for Phased Denuclearization of North Korea at UN

Lee Jae Myung pushes phased North Korea denuclearisation at UN

Lee Jae Myung will use the UN General Assembly to press for phased talks on North Korea's nuclear programme. The pitch underscores Seoul and Washington's push for dialogue despite Pyongyang's fresh weapons tests.

South Korea’s Lee plans to call for phased denuclearization of North Korea at UN

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung says he’ll underscore the need to seek a practical, step-by-step denuclearization of North Korea during this week’s U.N. General Assembly.

South Korea's Lee plans to call for phased denuclearization of North Korea at UN

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea's liberal President Lee Jae Myung says he’ll underscore the need for a practical, step-by-step denuclearization of North Korea during this week’s U.N. General Assembly, adding that both Seoul and Washington are willing to reengage with Pyongyang.