Top nuclear envoys from Japan, the United States and South Korea have held talks in Tokyo today to discuss North Korea's missile and nuclear programmes. The development took place a day after Pyongyang said it tested a new long-range cruise missile.<br />'' <br />''Analysts said the weapon, described by North Korean state media as "strategic", could have nuclear capabilities.<br />'' <br />''The three countries have been discussing ways to break a standoff with North Korea over its nuclear weapons and ballistic missile programmes, which have drawn international sanctions.<br />'' <br />''<span style="color: #222222;">The White House has said the US was still prepared to engage with Pyongyang despite the recent missile test.</span><br />