# ROK says potential DPRK-US talks could advance peace on Korean Peninsula

https://mins.news/en/item/25674

- CGTN, 2026-08-18 13:24 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-08-18/ROK-says-potential-DPRK-US-talks-to-boost-peace-on-Korean-Peninsula-1PIlSnWWGic/p.html?UTM_Source=cgtn&UTM_Medium=rss&UTM_Campaign=World

> South Korea’s unification ministry said renewed talks between North Korea and the United States could support peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula and encourage inter-Korean reconciliation. Seoul says it is ready to act as a peacemaker, including by sending a special envoy. Donald Trump said Kim Jong Un had responded positively to his dialogue request.

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