China open to three-way talks with S. Korea and U.S. on denuclearization of N. Korea

6자수석 김홍균 "中, 한미중 3자협의 개최에 개방적 자세" A senior official from South Korea's foreign ministry says China has expressed openness to holding multi-lateral talks on North Korea's denuclearization that excludes Pyongyang. That includes a possible three-way meeting with Seoul and Washington. Lee Ji-won has more. China is open to trilateral talks with South Korea and the United States on the denuclearization of North Korea. South Korea's representative to the six-party talks, Kim Hong-kyun said Saturday, that his Chinese counterpart, Wu Dawei expressed Beijing's stance during their meeting the previous day. Kim said he suggested three-way talks on implementing the UN sanctions targeting North Korea's nuclear and missile programs and Wu replied by saying China would review the proposal with an open mind. Recently, China's foreign minister mentioned how Beijing is open to everything, including three-way, four-way and even five-way talks, to kickstart the long-stalled six-party talks,...involving the two Koreas, China, the U.S., Japan and Russia. The South Korean envoy,.. who is also Seoul's special representative for Korean Peninsula Peace and Security Affairs, said both sides shared concerns about North Korea's recent nuclear and ballistic missile provocations. He said countries must fully implement UN sanctions to create an environment where North Korea is left with no choice but to change. Meanwhile, the UN Security Council has condemned North Korea for firing ballistic missiles into the East Sea. At an emergency meeting on Friday, the council strongly condemned North Korea's firings on March 10th and the 18th, calling them unacceptable and a clear violation of the UN resolutions. The council urged North Korea to comply with the resolutions and cease any further provocations. It also reiterated that all countries should redouble their efforts in implementing sanctions against the regime. Lee Ji-won, Arirang News. Visit ‘Arirang News’ Official Pages Facebook(NEWS):   / newsarirang   Homepage: http://www.arirang.com Facebook:   / arirangtv   Twitter:   / arirangworld   Instagram:   / arirangworld