South Korean President Moon Jae-in on Thursday said North Korea must take steps to "drastically" denuclearize, saying relief from international sanctions would only come following "substantive" steps from Pyongyang.
Speaking at a 120-minute New Year news conference, Moon said the speed at which sanctions on North Korea are eased would depend on how fast North Korea chooses to denuclearize.
South Korean President Moon Jae-in on Thursday said North Korea must take steps to "drastically" denuclearize, saying relief from international sanctions would only come following "substantive" steps from Pyongyang.
Speaking at a 120-minute New Year news conference, Moon said the speed at which sanctions on North Korea are eased would depend on how fast North Korea chooses to denuclearize.
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