Kim Jong Un provided guidance for steps to increase interaction between North and South Korea following a visit by his younger sister, Kim Yo Jong, to the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics. The specifics of these instructions were not disclosed. The United States has indicated support for enhanced engagement between the two Koreas post-Olympics, potentially leading to discussions between Pyongyang and Washington. South Korean President Moon Jae-in stated that the United States is willing to engage in dialogue with North Korea, as confirmed by Moon's spokesperson. Moon informed Latvian President Raimonds Vējonis that the United States views inter-Korean talks positively and is open to negotiations with North Korea. US officials are calling for strong international sanctions to be increased in order to pressure North Korea to abandon its nuclear program. This view was echoed by Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who stated that it was important to maintain maximum pressure on North Korea. North Korea has continued to conduct missile launches and nuclear tests in violation of UN resolutions, with the goal of developing a nuclear-armed missile capable of reaching the US. Japanese officials emphasized that there is unity among Japan, the US, and South Korea in their approach to dealing with North Korea. The US remains committed to the denuclearization of the Korean peninsula, according to a senior Japanese diplomat briefing lawmakers. A senior military official stationed at the border between North and South Korea stated that the goal is denuclearization through dialogue and action. If North Korea does not take action, the United States and Japan will not change their policies. The official also mentioned that North Korea has reduced the volume of its border propaganda broadcasts since the Olympics’ opening ceremony on Feb. 9. Moon, who was offered a meeting with Kim Jong Un in Pyongyang, is pushing for a diplomatic solution to the conflict over North Korea’s nuclear and missile programs. Seoul plans to proceed with reunions of family members separated by the Korean War in order to maintain the dialogue initiated by the North Korean delegation’s visit. Meanwhile, the White House stated on Monday that Trump has encouraged Russia to increase their efforts in persuading North Korea to abandon its nuclear program, with the goal of escalating the pressure on Pyongyang. The possibility of an inter-Korean summit, the first since 2007, has been discussed following months of tensions among Pyongyang, Seoul, and Washington. Despite the lack of mention in North Korean media over the weekend, KCNA's report expressed Kim Jong Un's appreciation towards Seoul for their dedicated efforts in accommodating the delegation's visit, which he found to be very impressive. Moon and his administration organized numerous meetings and meals for the delegation during their stay at the presidential Blue House and luxury five-star hotels, with Moon personally accompanying Kim Yo Jong to various events at the Olympics and an orchestra concert. Furthermore, apart from the prominent delegation, South Korea has also welcomed hundreds of North Koreans, including an orchestra and cheer squad, to attend the Winter Olympics. The cheerleading team will be present at the united women's ice hockey team's last game in the Olympics on Wednesday, where they will face long-time rival Japan in the final match of the preliminary round.