North Korean and US military officials meet Sunday to discuss repatriation of the remains of American troops killed during the Korean War, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says.
Returning the remains of the US soldiers who perished during the 1950-53 conflict was part of a deal signed by the North’s leader Kim Jong Un and US President Donald Trump, during their summit last month in Singapore.
The latest talks began at the truce village of Panmunjom on the inter-Korean border, according to the South’s Yonhap news agency.
In a statement, Pompeo says the meeting was “productive and co-operative and resulted in firm commitments.” He adds that further talks would start on Monday to arrange details including the transfer of remains already held in North Korea.
“Additionally, both sides agreed to re-commence field operations in the DPRK to search for the estimated 5,300 Americans who never returned home,” he says, using the initials of North Korea’s official name.
— AFP
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