The Government says it does not support any visit to North Korea by a parliamentary delegation.
It's after Minister of State John Halligan said he wants to meet with the leader of the secretive state - Kim Jong-un - in a bid to calm nuclear tensions.
The Waterford TD has written to the North Korean embassy in London requesting a visit - but has yet to hear back.
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In a statement the Department of Foreign Affairs says Minister Coveney has spoken with Minister Halligan and officials will provide him with a full briefing on North Korea next week.
