New Delhi, Feb. 22 -- On February 12, 2021, during a press briefing at the United States Department of State, Spokesperson Ned Price was asked a question whether North Korea was a priority area for the Biden administration. Ned Price replied that a lack of direct engagement with North Korea could not be seen as an indication that the challenge of North Korea's nuclear weapons and ballistic missile programs is a peripheral foreign policy issue for the United States.
"The North Koreans have continued to make progress on those programs in recent years, which makes this an urgent priority for the United States and one that we are committed to addressing together with our allies and partners. When it comes to our strategic goals, we'll focus on...