U.S. 'hopeful' on dialogue restart with North Korea: special rep

Sung Kim also says expanded drills with Indonesia 'good for regional stability'

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Sung Kim, the U.S. special representative for North Korea and ambassador to Indonesia, speaks during an interview with Nikkei Asia at his official residence in Jakarta. (Photo by Dimas Ardian)

ERWIDA MAULIA, Nikkei staff writer

JAKARTA -- The U.S. is hopeful that dialogue with North Korea could restart as the hermit nation reopens from COVID-19 lockdowns, a senior U.S. diplomat said in a recent interview amid growing concerns over its military capabilities following the launch of a new type of ballistic missile last week.

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