International solidarity on pressuring N. Korea is key: U.S. official 블링큰 美부장관

The United States has reiterated that it welcomes dialogue with North Korea only when the regime is serious about getting back to denuclearization Speaking to reporters in Seoul on Monday, U S Deputy Secretary of State Tony Blinken said it is important to sustain international solidarity in pressuring North Korea On the question of deploying an integral part of the United States′ missile defense system called THAAD to South Korea he said there is no decision nor active discussions on the issue with the South Korean government This is Blinken′s first overseas trip as the deputy secretary of state and the third visit to South Korea by a senior U S official in recent weeks