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Transition team emphasizes denuclearization as Moon, Kim exchange letters

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The launching of a weapon from an undisclosed location in North Korea is seen in this undated photo provided by the North Korean government April 17. President-elect Yoon Suk-yeol's transition team called for "peace and prosperity through denuclearization" Friday after revelations that President Moon Jae-in had exchanged letters with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. AP-Yonhap

President-elect Yoon Suk-yeol's transition team called for "peace and prosperity through denuclearization" Friday after revelations that President Moon Jae-in exchanged letters with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un.

"I believe it is a great cause of the people to achieve peace and prosperity through denuclearization," a transition team official said, commenting on the exchange of letters between Moon and Kim.

According to the North's official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), Kim received a letter from Moon, Wednesday, and sent a reply letter the next day.

In the letters, Kim thanked Moon for his efforts to improve relations, according to the KCNA.

It also said the two leaders shared the same view that inter-Korean relations would improve and develop if both sides make “tireless efforts with hope.” (Yonhap)