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N. Korea to allow international observation of nuke test site dismantling: Seoul

Blue House also says Pyongyang to return to Korean Standard Time

North Korea will allow international observation of the dismantling of its Punggye-ri nuclear test site in May, South Korea’s Presidential Blue House said on Sunday.

In comments reportedly conveyed to South Korean President Moon Jae-in by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during a historic summit between the two on Friday, Seoul was reportedly informed the DPRK planned to dismantle its northern nuclear test ground in May.

“To disclose it to the international community in a transparent manner, [Kim] unveiled [the plan] to invite South Korean and U.S. experts and journalists to North Korea,” Senior Secretary to the President for