Our agreement expressly allocates funds for the new tower and provides that funding cannot be allocated for any other purpose by either party alone.

the aide was quoted as saying.the report cited an unidentified official as saying.

But it also cited a congressional aide familiar with the process as saying that Tillerson was adamant that Yun participate in the meetings only under the precondition that the detained Americans be the focus of the agenda.who serve as the protecting power for American citizens.It was not for broader diplomacy or engagement.

Warmbier shock shadows Moon-Trump summit 2017-06-16 16:29|Foreign Affairs The Oslo meeting is believed to be the first time officials of the two countries have met face-to-face in a long time.The secret meetings might lead to resumption of broader talks between the two sides.

After the North allowed Swedish officials to visit only one of the four American detainees.

to demand his immediate release.North Korea has also detained four Americans.

The visit comes amid increasing U.pressure on North Korea over its military provocations.

State Department said he was not visiting the reclusive state in any official capacity.South Koreas unification ministry declined to comment.