Top N. Korean diplomat says expectations of fresh talks with U.S. now fading
- 5 years ago
美, 北최선희 담화에 "北 답 듣는대로 협상 준비돼 있어"
North Korea's senior diplomat said Saturday... that expectations for dialogue with the U.S are now fading.
First Vice Foreign Minister Choe Son-hui said in a statement... that the North has been forced to reconsider all options... and warned Washington not to test its patience.
Choe also accused U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo of having a hidden agenda,... over his recent comments describing North Korea as a rogue regime.
Despite Pyeongyang's condemnation,... the U.S. State Department said its ready to resume negotiations if the North agrees to do so.
North Korea's senior diplomat said Saturday... that expectations for dialogue with the U.S are now fading.
First Vice Foreign Minister Choe Son-hui said in a statement... that the North has been forced to reconsider all options... and warned Washington not to test its patience.
Choe also accused U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo of having a hidden agenda,... over his recent comments describing North Korea as a rogue regime.
Despite Pyeongyang's condemnation,... the U.S. State Department said its ready to resume negotiations if the North agrees to do so.