The United States and North Korea have both indicated a willingness to hold another summit meeting while concurrently downplaying its likelihood. Pyongyang rejects working-level meetings that would lay the necessary groundwork for a detailed agreement, although Secretary of State Michael Pompeo commented that bilateral communication has occurred. Rampant speculation continues, however, of either a significant North Korean provocation or an abrupt summit to sign a minimalist denuclearization accord or a symbolic peace treaty before the U.S. presidential election.
According to the diplomat, Pyongyang and Washington are "in completely hostile relations," so "there are no areas where cooperation could be discussed"
North Korea criticized remarks made by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken during his trip to China, accusing him of threatening military action should China fail to put pressure on
North Korea criticized remarks made by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken during his trip to China, accusing him of threatening military action should China fail to put pressure on its neighbor and ally.