They say the secretary and his counterpart will have to demonstrate that South Korea and the United States are on the same page about pending issues.

Three major forces are coming together that are making this a difficult time: the continued impact of economic sanctions over its nuclear program; closing down trade ― both legal and illegal ― with China due to COVID-19; and the usual cycle of the agricultural sector where food stocks from last year are dwindling until this years harvest starts to come in.A recent Fitch Solutions report forecast the North Korean economy would contract 6 percent this year.

caused by a series of natural disasters.Diplomatic analysts believe the Norths economic situation is probably worse than average due to the coronavirus pandemic as well as the sanctions.Many believe it has been pushed to the edge due to a series of United Nations sanctions imposed on the reclusive state for its nuclear and missile programs

Entire neighborhoods have been reduced to rubble.Residents react to alleged massacre by Russian forces in Bucha 04:14 As Ukraine forces started retaking occupied areas last year.

2023 Closer to the capital city of Kyiv.

Destruction from Russias war on Ukraine has been revealed in new before and after satellite images.Clearly the South Korean government is hoping for a breakthrough and they are doing everything.

bring in so-called pro-North Korea figures including National Intelligence Service director nominee Park Jie-won.with the goal of a peaceful resolution to issues with North Korea.

we have no intention to sit face to face with the U.side might offer working-level talks to the North.