U.S. seeks talks with N. Korea to reduce risk of inadvertent conflict: NSC spokesperson. The United States is pursuing dialogue with North Korea, focusing on preventing unintended conflicts on the Korean Peninsula, while maintaining its commitment to the peninsula's complete denuclearization. This approach includes considering "interim steps" to encourage North Korea's denuclearization efforts. The initiative aims to engage in substantive discussions on managing military risks and fostering lasting peace in the region.