U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon told the Korean press that he and North Korea are still negotiating a time for him to visit the North, but that no details have been solidified yet.

While expressing his condolences over the passing of former South Korean President Kim Young-sam, Ban affirmed that he is committed to helping inter-Korean relations.

“At this moment, I have nothing new to say except what our spokesperson has already mentioned,” said Ban during a short interview with YTN TV.

“I am sure that many people are already aware of the fact that I would do anything, as the U.N.