'US Open to Dialogue, N. Korea Not Ready'
The U.S. State Department says that the U.S. is open to talks with North Korea, but the North is not ready as it continues nuclear and missile development.
State Department spokesperson Heather Nauert said on Tuesday during a news briefing that Washington has expressed its hope for dialogue with Pyongyang many times, but the North's continued nuclear tests and ballistic missile launches show it's not ready for serious talks.
When asked about preconditions for dialogue, Nauert said that North Korea is not showing interest in dialogue, stressing that Pyongyang should display its intent to engage in talks with the U.S.
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