US promises 'strongest possible deterrent' against North Korea

The United States and South Korea will maintain the "strongest possible joint deterrent" over North Korea's "escalatory actions", the US envoy on North Korea said on Monday, according to Reuters.

US Special Representative Sung Kim and his deputy, Jung Pak, met South Korean officials, including nuclear envoy Noh Kyu-duk, after arriving in Seoul early on Monday for a five-day visit.