There is a "desperate need" for practical ways to improve ties with North Korea, the South's President
Moon Jae-in said on Tuesday, adding that he was ready to meet with the reclusive leader in
Pyongyang repeatedly if necessary.
Moon, sidelined from his leading role in the diplomatic effort with
North Korea in 2018, said he regretted the past year's lack of progress in negotiations.
In an annual New Year's speech in Seoul, Moon called for new talks with
Kim Jong Un, and vowed to keep up work to facilitate U.S.-North Korea communication.