U.S., U.N. welcome inter-Korea talks, North's Olympic participation

The United States and the United Nations on Tuesday welcomed high-level talks between South and North Korea and the decision by Pyongyang to send a delegation to February's Winter Olympic Games."The United States welcomes the January 9 meeting between the Republic of Korea and North Korea aimed at ensuring a safe, secure, and successful Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang," State Department spokeswoman Heather Nauert said in a statement, referring to South Korea by its formal name.Separately, U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres welcomed the progress made during Tuesday's talks, particularly …READ FULL ARTICLE