Pyongyang called for direct U.S. talks on general issues
North Korea's Permanent Representative to the UN Co-Ho Shin said on Friday, July 24, the interest of North Korea in direct talks with U.S. on common issues, reports Kyodo News .
The diplomat did not clarify what he meant by this definition, however, made clear that Pyongyang will not return to six-party talks on nuclear disarmament on the Korean peninsula. Explaining the reason for such a solution Sin Son Ho accused the dialogue partners, including Russia, in a deception, and dereliction of its promises.
Postpred also noted that the DPRK has no plans to suspend its membership in the UN. Nevertheless, he expressed his country's disagreement with the resolution of the Security Council of this organization, which imposed sanctions on Pyongyang for its May 25, 2009 second nuclear test.
Statement by the spokesman of the DPRK with a proposal to negotiate a first after a series of steps designed to demonstrate the military power in Pyongyang.
5 Apr., 2009 North Korea launched intercontinental ballistic missiles Tephodon-2 , which attempted to cover up under the moon. In response to a subsequent statement by the UN Security Council, Pyongyang announced its withdrawal from the six-party talks and the resumption of nuclear program.
After conducting nuclear tests in May and June, the DPRK has made a series of missile launches, which also attracted condemnation from the UN Security Council.
Previously, experts expressed the view that the purpose of testing Pyongyang's military is attracting the attention of the United States and access to them for direct contact.

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