Blinken, Austin Focused On North Korea's Nuclear Program

US officials are in South Korea to discuss North Korea, following criticism from Kim Jong Un's sister over US-South Korea military drills. The US aims to restart nuclear talks with North Korea, which have been stalled since the Trump era. This visit is part of a broader regional tour to strengthen US alliances in Asia, with previous stops in Japan.

What was the purpose of the US officials' regional tour?

Which two US officials were mentioned as being in Japan yesterday?