We start on the Korean Peninsula. DPRK's top leader Kim Jong Un has vowed to maintain conversation with South Korea.

Kim made the remarks while meeting with a DPRK delegation, which recently returned from the PyeongChang Winter Olympics. Kim said he is impressed by South Korea's warm welcome of the DPRK delegation and appreciates their kind-hearted reception. He also pointed out solutions that could further improve relations between the two countries. The report did not touch on Kim's invitation to South Korean President Moon Jae-in to visit the DPRK.