The South Korean President on Monday said he hopes to hold “detailed and substantive talks” with his North Korean counterpart at any time or place, stressing his view that Seoul needs to begin preparations for the next summit between the two.

Speaking at a meeting with senior officials in response to a speech by Kim Jong Un at the First Session of the 14th Supreme People’s Assembly (SPA) on Friday, Moon said the DPRK leader's comments had demonstrated his “commitment to continuing dialogue.”