The UN calls on North Korea to 'open a channel of communication' to prevent war

Senior UN officials told North Korean figures that there was an "urgent need" to keep the country in touch with the UN to avoid the risk of war.
In a statement delivered after the visit of Deputy Secretary General for Political Relations Jeffrey Feltman who met with a number of North Korean officials including Foreign Minister Ri Yong-ho.
The arrival of Jeffrey Feltman is the visit of the highest UN official who visited North Korea in the last six years.
In a meeting with the UN, North Korea said it agreed to conduct regular communications with the UN.
Tensions over North Korea's nuclear program increased dramatically after missile tests last week. North Korea says it is the most sophisticated missile, reaching the US continent.
This trial is a series of nuclear and missile tests conducted to oppose UN sanctions.
Meanwhile, South Korea and the United States have conducted joint large-scale military training for a show of force.