Transition team emphasizes denuclearization as Moon, Kim exchange letters

The launching of a weapon from an undisclosed location in North Korea is seen in this undated photo provided by the North Korean government April 17. President-elect Yoon Suk-yeol's transition team called for "peace and prosperity through denuclearization" Friday after revelations that President Moon Jae-in had exchanged letters with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. AP-Yonhap

President-elect Yoon Suk-yeol's transition team called for "peace and prosperity through denuclearization" Friday after revelations that President Moon Jae-in exchanged letters with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un.

"I believe it is a great cause of the people to achieve peace and prosperity through denuclearization," a transition team official said, commenting on the exchange of letters between Moon and Kim.

According to the North's official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), Kim received a letter from Moon, Wednesday, and sent a reply letter the next day.

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In the letters, Kim thanked Moon for his efforts to improve relations, according to the KCNA.

It also said the two leaders shared the same view that inter-Korean relations would improve and develop if both sides make "tireless efforts with hope." (Yonhap)