• A Korean breakthrough or more of the same?

North Korea’s leader, Kim Jong-un, said that his country is willing to begin talks with the U.S. on giving up its nuclear weapons — at least according to South Korean officials.

Above, President Moon Jae-in, center, was briefed by envoys who returned Tuesday from North Korea.

If the South’s statement is corroborated, it would be the first time that Mr. Kim has indicated a willingness to negotiate away his nuclear weapons in return for security guarantees from the U.S.