Nevertheless, Ri Yong Ho maintained that North Korea has made several acts of good faith. The foreign minister pointed out “stopping nuclear and [intercontinental ballistic missile] tests, dismantling the nuclear test site in a transparent manner and affirming not to transfer nuclear weapons and nuclear technology under any circumstances.” North Korea also believes the United States has failed to evidence a “corresponding response.”
More on the United States and North Korea
The United States and North Korea have made considerable headway in 2018. Earlier this year, President Trump and Kim Jong Un convened in Singapore. Their meeting subsequently led to the mutual signing of a denuclearization agreement. However, as evidenced by Ri Yong Ho’s remarks, certain degrees of discord still remain alive and well.
Last month, President Trump faulted China for the lack of progress between U.S.-North Korea relations. The president stated that China’s influence as North Korea’s greatest trading partner is an influential factor.
