 A U.S. envoy says North Korea's recent ballistic missile tests are concerning and counterproductive for efforts to reduce tensions, and Pyongyang should instead engage in talks, speaking to reporters after meeting with his House Korean counterpart in Seoul. Special Representative Song Kim said the United States is committed to exploring sustained and substantive diplomacy with North Korea. Pyongyang's recent ballistic missile test, one of several in the past six weeks, is concerning and counterproductive to making progress towards a lasting peace of the Korean Peninsula. The launch violates multiple UN Security Council resolutions and poses a threat to the DPRK's neighbors and their international community. We call on the DPRK to seize these provocations and other destabilizing activities, and instead engage in dialogue. We remain ready to meet with the DPRK without preconditions, and we have made clear that the United States harbors no hostile intent towards the DPRK. We hope the DPRK will respond positively to our outreach. Hello. Hope you enjoyed the news. Please do subscribe to our YouTube channel and don't forget to hit the notification button so you get notified about fresh news updates.