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S. Korea’s Moon says will visit Pyongyang in ‘right circumstances’

New South Korean President Moon Jae-In on Wednesday declared his willingness to visit the nuclear-armed North, moments after taking his oath of office.

Tensions are high over the North’s weapons ambitions and Moon — who backs engagement with Pyongyang — said he would work for peace. “If needed I will fly to Washington immediately,” he said. “I will also go to Beijing and Tokyo and even Pyongyang in the right circumstances.” DM

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