The next round of six-party nuclear talks may be held later this month.

Japan's Yomiuri Shimbun newspaper says the two Koreas, the United States, Japan, China and Russia are aiming to schedule a third round of six-party nuclear talks for late June in Beijing.

Quoting a government source Monday, the paper said the six nations are also coordinating their schedules to open a working group meeting, also in Beijing, in mid-June ahead of the main negotiations.

The reports said that China, the host of the nuclear discussions, suggested during a working group meeting in Beijing last month that the third round of six-party talks be held "for a few days beginning June 23."