President Trump will meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un by May.
In a letter delivered by South Korean diplomats, Kim invited Trump to talk, and promised to freeze nuclear and ballistic missile testing while negotiations are underway.
South Korean officials - speaking at the White House - said the North Korean leader was committed to denuclearization.
Reporter Steve Mort in Washington says the development marks a significant change in position by the US administration.
IN: "Just a…
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CLIP: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0308Korea-Mort1.mp3
ALT: Reporter Steve Mort in Washington says US and South Korean military drills are still set to go ahead next month.
IN: "There is…
OUT: …missile tests"
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CLIP: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0308Korea-Mort2.mp3
ALT: Reporter Steve Mort in Washington says the next steps taken by North Korea will be watched closely.
IN: "One of…
OUT: … from Pyongyang"
DUR: 32 seconds
CLIP: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0308Korea-Mort3.mp3
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