U.S. Vice President Mike Pence arrived in South Korea on Sunday afternoon, roughly nine hours after a failed missile launch attempt by North Korea earlier in the day.

During the three days that Pence will spend in South Korea, multiple issues including countering Pyongyang’s nuclear and missile programs and matters related to the deployment of the THAAD could be discussed, experts told NK News.

“The Vice President is going to underscore intent — we’re going to continue to consult with the Republic of Korea on North Korea’s efforts to advance its ballistic missile and its nuclear program,” the White House