US hopes Korean summit advances region's security

WASHINGTON (AFP) - The US said late Tuesday it hopes the just-announced summit between the leaders of North and South Korea will help fulfill the goals of six-party talks on Pyongyang's nuclear weapons program.

"We have long welcomed and supported North-South dialogue and hope that this meeting will help promote peace and security on the Korean peninsula, fulfilling the goals of the six-party talks," State Department spokesperson Joanne Moore said.

"This is the result of efforts and discussions that have been going on for some time and the US was advised in advance by the ROK (South Korea) about this meeting."