In this photo provided by South Korea Presidential Blue House, South Korean President Moon Jae-in talks on the phone with U.S. President Joe Biden at the presidential Blue House in Seoul, in South Korea, Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021.
During their first phone talks since President Joe Bidenās Jan. 20 inauguration, South Korean President Moon Jae-in proposed the allies make joint efforts for lasting peace and denuclearization.
The two leaders agreed on the need to soon map out a ācomprehensive strategy on North Korea if possible,ā Moonās spokesman, Kang Min-seok, said.
AdThe U.S., which has about 28,500 troops stationed in South Korea, regularly stages military drills with South Korea.
North Korea views such military training and U.S.-led sanctions as proof of American hostility.