South Korean and Russian nuclear envoys will meet in Moscow on ways to deal with the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK)'s nuclear threats, South Korea's foreign ministry said Monday.

"Wi Sung-lac, special representative for Korean Peninsula peace and security affairs, will leave for Russia on Tuesday for consultations with Alexei Borodavkin, head of Russia's delegation to the six-party talks," ministry spokesman Moon Tae-young said in a press briefing.

Wi's trip to Russia is part of South Korea's recent move to closely consult with related nations, such as the United States, China, Japan, and Russia, to respond against the DPRK's nuclear moves.

Wi, in a meeting with his counterpart Borodavkin scheduled on Wednesday, will deal with various issues, including a five-party consultation session except the DPRK.

The five-party talks were suggested by President Lee Myung-bak during a South Korea-U.S. summit in Washington last week, on which U.S. President Barack Obama is known to have showed optimistic responses.

Wi plans to wrap up the visit and return to Seoul on Thursday.

Source: Xinhua