North Korea proposed high-level talks with the United States(북한, 미국에 고위회담 제의)

The topics that "can be sincerely discussed" include easing military tensions, changing a truce treaty to a peace treaty and nuclear matters, according to a statement from the North's National Defense Commission, as reported by the state-run Korean Central News Agency. It left some details -- like where and when the talks might be held -- up to Washington, and insisted U.S. officials should not lay out any preconditions for talks.

"(The United States should) not lose the opportunity that is laid out and should actively agree with our resolute step and good intention," the commission said.

For years, North Korea has been at odds with many in the international community, including the United States, over its missile and nuclear programs.

Whether Pyongyang's offer is accepted -- and if so, on what terms -- and whether the talks happen remains to be seen.

Last Tuesday, North Korea called off what were supposed to be the first high-level talks between North and South Korean officials in years. That meeting was supposed to start the next day.

 

* 출처: CNN.com