This is reported by Interfax with reference to the administration of Moon Jae-in.

Guterres expressed the hope that the two countries will improve their relations and promised to cooperate with the South Korean government in this task.

The UN press service said that Guterres believes in the possibility of resuming a dialogue aimed at "achieving peace on the Korean Peninsula."

Earlier, the UN announced its concern about missile launches on the Korean Peninsula.

In July, the United States supported the decision of the DPRK and South Korea to restore the direct communication line between the countries.