NIS detects signs of N. Korea's preparations for possible US summit

The state intelligence agency has detected signs that North Korea had been preparing for a possible summit with the United States around the time of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) gathering in South Korea, although the meeting did not take place, officials said Tuesday. The National Intelligence Service delivered the assessment during a closed-door parliamentary audit session. "Although the much-anticipated North Korea-U.S. summit during APEC failed to materialize, various channels confirm that North Korea has been preparing behind the scenes for dialogue with the U.S.," said Rep. Lee Seong-kweun of the main opposition People Power Party.Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times