Frozen US-North Korea ties may see ‘new progress’, Seoul official says

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Park Chan-kyongFebruary 7, 2026 at 02:30 AM

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A South Korean official suggested potential progress in the strained relationship between the United States and North Korea. Speaking anonymously in Washington D.C. on Thursday, the official hinted at a possible shift in the US security stance towards Pyongyang, describing it as a "goodwill gesture." The remarks come amid speculation that President Trump might meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un during his April visit to China. The South Korean government, under President Lee Jae Myung, is seeking US cooperation to encourage dialogue with North Korea and de-escalate tensions. However, the official tempered expectations, stating that any progress would be a starting point rather than a full negotiation.

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China 40% Yoon Suk-yeol 50% Washington ×250% Lee Jae Myung 60% Kim Jong-un 70% Donald Trump 70% South Korea ×380% North Korea ×390% United States ×490%

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North Korea

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