Putin said he was ready to help resolve the North Korea nuclear issue

Russian President Vladimir Putin told South Korea's newly-elected counterpart, Mun Jiein, in a telephone conversation today that he is ready to play a constructive role in resolving the threat posed by North Korea's nuclear program. Presidency of South Korea.

The two leaders sent a call to visit to one another, the presidential office said, while Moon said he would soon send a special envoy to Russia, whom Putin said he would personally receive.