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North Korea offers to shut nuclear test site in May

South and North leaders during the histric summit

South and North leaders during the histric summit Source: Getty Image

North Korea has pledged to close its nuclear test site in May.


North Korea has promised to shut its atomic test site within weeks and invite American weapons experts to verify its closure, Seoul reported Sunday, as new US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Washington had an "obligation" to pursue peace.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un -- who may meet US President Donald Trump as early as next month -- also said Pyongyang would have no need for nuclear weapons if it were promised it would not be invaded, according to Seoul.

Full analysis by Korean political commentator Jung-sik Seo is available on audio news.


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