Frozen US-North Korea ties may see ‘new progress’, Seoul official says

South Korean officials are optimistic about potential progress in US-North Korea relations, citing a possible announcement of policy details concerning North Korea soon. US officials have indicated a willingness to engage in dialogue, potentially through humanitarian aid and eased travel restrictions. However, experts warn that the likelihood of talks remains low due to North Korea's nuclear program expansion and its focus on upcoming party congress preparations. Despite these challenges, both South Korea and the US are committed to deterring Pyongyang through joint military exercises and sanctions enforcement.