The administration of US President Donald Trump is discussing a potential resumption of dialogue with the DPRK.
This was reported by the Axios portal, citing sources.
Officials are consulting with outside experts and considering options for restoring ties with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, they said.
"A lot has changed in the last four years. We are assessing, diagnosing and discussing possible paths, including interaction," the portal quotes a senior US official as saying.