美국무부 "北사과, 도움되는 조치...韓 완전지지"
The U.S. State Department also commented on Friday that the North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's apology is a "helpful step".
It added that the U.S. fully supports Seoul's condemnation and demand for a full explanation from Pyeongyang on this matter.
A spokesperson for the U.S. State Department said that the apology and explanation from the North is a helpful step.
They also offered condolences to the family of the deceased.