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North Korea not ready to talk to US or South Korea; Singapore won't seek mediator role: Vivian Balakrishnan

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North Korea has stated it is not ready to engage in talks with the US or South Korea, according to Singapore's Foreign Affairs Minister Vivian Balakrishnan. Instead, North Korea is focusing on self-reliance and military deterrence. Singapore has also indicated it will not seek a mediator role in the matter.

North Korea prefers to focus instead on self-reliance and military deterrence, says Singapore's foreign affairs minister.

North Korea not ready to talk to US or South Korea; Singapore won't seek mediator role: Vivian Balakrishnan

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