Washington: Describing the current situation in the Korean peninsula as “most tense and dangerous peace and security issue” in the world, a visiting UN envoy has told the North Korean leadership that time is of the essence and it needs to implement all relevant Security Council resolutions.
The UN Under-Secretary-General for political affairs Jeffrey Feltman was on a visit to Democratic People’s Republic of Korea or DPRK, commonly known as North Korea, from December 5 to December 8.
During the visit, he had a series of meetings with North Korea foreign minister Yong Ho and his deputy PAK Myong Guk.
“They exchanged views on the Korean Peninsula and agreed that the current situation was the most tense and dangerous peace and security issue in the world today,” a UN statement said.
Mr Feltman emphasised the need for the implementation of all relevant Security Council resolutions, the UN said, adding that he also said there can only be a diplomatic solution to the situation.
