BBC News: US-North Korea meeting: N Korean Minister in surprise Sweden visit
North Korea's foreign minister has attended talks in Stockholm with Sweden's Prime Minister Stefan Lofven, ahead of a possible meeting between US President Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un.
Pyongyang said Ri Yong-ho's trip was for "bilateral relations and issues of mutual concern".
Sweden has a long history of mediating between Washington and Pyongyang.
Mr Ri had already met his Swedish counterpart Margot Wallstrom late on Thursday and early on Friday.
Sweden's foreign ministry said their discussions would focus on tensions between the two Koreas, and Sweden's diplomatic work on behalf of the US in North Korea.
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WNU Editor: Sweden has an embassy in North Korea, and North Korea has an embassy in Sweden. Sweden's Prime Minister Stefan Löfven met President Trump at the White /House almost two weeks ago. From my point of view, Sweden is being used as a back-channel for both the U.S. and North Korea.
More News (And Speculation) On The North Korean Minister's Surprise Visit To Sweden
North Korean Minister in 'Constructive' Talks in Sweden -- US News and World Report/AP
N. Korea's top diplomat meets Swedish leaders -- Digital Journal/AFP
North Korea diplomats in Beijing, Stockholm ahead of US summit -- UPI
North Korean minister's Swedish visit fuels Trump-Kim expectations -- The Guardian
N. Korean Top Diplomat's Sweden Talks Could Pave Way for Trump-Kim Summit -- VOA
North Korean Official's Trip to Sweden Could Be Prelude to US Talks -- Wall Street Journal
Sweden happy to host US-North Korea talks -- Politico
Sweden pledges to support historic US-North Korea dialogue -- CNN
