U.S. Dangles Possibility of Aid for North Korea as Nuclear Talks Remain Stalled

Washington weighs easing travel ban to let American aid workers deliver humanitarian relief

SEOUL—The U.S. is considering easing a travel ban to let American aid workers deliver humanitarian relief to North Korea, President Trump’s special envoy to Pyongyang said, dangling the possibility of a concession as nuclear talks between the two countries remain stalled.

Stephen Biegun made the comments as he arrived in Seoul on Wednesday for a four-day visit. He is scheduled to meet senior South Korean officials to coordinate the two allies’ approach to talks intended to persuade the North to dismantle its nuclear weapons.

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