The State Department did not give a specific reason for Bosworth 's decision to step down , but Toner said he believes it is a `` personal '' decision . `` We are moving in a positive direction , '' U.S. special representative says . The decision to have talks stems in part from the Yellow Sea meetings . The last full round of two -party talks was in Monday . Stephen Bosworth will replace Glyn Davies as special envoy .
`` We are moving in a positive direction , '' U.S. special representative says . The decision to have talks stems in part from the Yellow Sea meetings . The last full round of two -party talks was in Monday . Stephen Bosworth will replace Glyn Davies as special envoy .