North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspects a constructions site of Yangdeok, in this undated photo released on October 31, 2018 by North Korea's Korean Central News Agency (KCNA). KCNA/via REUTERS.
Reuters: North Korea condemns U.S. sanctions, warns denuclearization at risk
SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korea on Sunday condemned the U.S. administration for stepping up sanctions and pressure on the nuclear-armed country, warning of a return to “exchanges of fire” and that disarming Pyongyang could be blocked forever.
The North’s stinging response came after the United States said on Monday it had introduced sanctions on three North Korean officials, including a top aide to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, for alleged human rights abuses.
Denuclearizing North Korea has made little progress since Kim Jong Un and U.S. President Donald Trump met in Singapore in June in a historic summit. The two sides have yet to reschedule working-level talks between U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and senior North Korean official Kim Yong Chol, which were canceled abruptly in November.
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WNU Editor: President Trump is in no rush to make an agreement .... U.S. in no hurry in negotiations with N. Korea: Trump (Arirang News). As for most South Koreans, they are skeptical that North Korean leader Kim Jong-un is serious about denuclearization .... South Koreans become skeptical of North Korea's pledge (UPI). As to what is my take. This peace process is going to take a long time, and in the short term it is going to be dependent on "baby steps" like this one .... Two Koreas to hold groundbreaking ceremony for railway, road project on Dec. 26 (Arirang News).
More News On North Korea Warning That Denuclearization Talks Are At Risk
North Korea condemns latest US sanctions -- BBC
Hard-Line U.S. Tactics Will ‘Block’ Path to Denuclearization, North Korea Warns -- The New York Times
The US-North Korea Deadlock -- The Diplomat
