North Korea: Denuclearization is 'off the table'
North Korea’s ambassador to the UN says US attempt at dialogue was a "time-saving trick" and there's no need for lengthy talks now.
North Korea’s ambassador to the UN says US attempt at dialogue was a "time-saving trick" and there's no need for lengthy talks now.

Senior North Korean official: The close ties between Kim and Trump are not enough to prevent diplomacy from derailing.

North Korean official media touts close relations between Kim and Trump, but says US policy makers are "hostile for no reason".

North Korean chief negotiator says US was not flexible in nuclear talks. State Department: The discussions were good.

South Korean newspaper reports that North Korean leader sent US President a letter inviting him to visit Pyongyang.

US President says he's "not happy" about North Korea's persistent testing of missiles but denies they violate any agreement.

US says it wants to continue talking with North Korea but it must halt the "provocations".

North Korea complains to UN about US letter urging countries to send back North Korean workers.

North Korean media reports US President Donald Trump sent leader Kim Jong Un an "excellent" letter.

US President touts positive relationship with North Korea's Kim, says no rush to reach deal to dismantle North Korea's nuclear weapons.

The announcement comes on the heels of the report that North Korea fired multiple ballistic missiles into the ocean.

Secretary of State makes clear he's "still in charge of the team" negotiating with North Korea over its nuclear program.

Acting US Defense Secretary says weapons test announced by North Korea was not of a ballistic missile.

Senior official says denuclearization of North Korea is possible despite reports that it has resumed activities at rocket launch site.

North Korean media says Kim Jong Un and Donald Trump decided to continue talks to resolve problems discussed at their Hanoi summit.

US President to meet North Korean leader for initial one-on-one meeting on Wednesday before summit in Vietnam.

US officials say Trump will ask Kim to give up all of the North’s nuclear weapons at upcoming summit.

Politico reports Trump plans to meet North Korean leader for two-day summit in Vietnam on February 27 and 28.

White House announces US President will meet North Korean leader at the end of February.

US President to meet North Korean negotiator Kim Yong Chol at the White House.

Top aide to North Korean leader will reportedly meet Trump and Pompeo in Washington on Friday.

North Korean leader pledges to make second summit with Trump achieve a result that would be welcomed by the international community.

US President says negotiations are underway on location of his next summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

US President says he received "great letter" from North Korean leader and looks forward to meeting him again.

US President says he looks forward to meeting North Korean leader.

North Korean leader willing to meet Trump “at any time”, but warns he will seek “new path” if US continues to demand unilateral action.

South Korean newspaper says North Korean leader sent conciliatory message to Trump amid stalled talks.

US imposes sanctions on three North Korean officials over country's human rights record. Among those sanctioned is Kim's right-hand man.

US ambassador to UN says North Korean officials postponed meeting with Secretary of State because they were not ready.

US Secretary of State to meet North Korean official Kim Yong Chol in New York to discuss denuclearization.

US President says he aims to hold second summit with North Korean leader after the November midterms.

North Korean leader agrees to hold second summit with US President Donald Trump.

US Secretary of State to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, says he will seek to "develop sufficient trust" between the sides.

US Secretary of State will visit North Korea on Sunday and meet Kim Jong Un.

US President praises North Korean leader, says Kim wrote him "beautiful letters".

North Korea's foreign minister says "no way" his country will disarm first as long as the United States continues to push for sanctions.

Secretary of State meets North Korea's foreign minister, will visit Pyongyang again next month.

North Korean leader says June summit with US President has stabilized the regional security situation.

New US sanctions target Chinese company, its North Korean CEO and its Russia-based sister company.

Trump says United States is “doing well” in its diplomatic efforts with North Korea, says China making denuclearization more difficult.

Trump instructs Secretary of State to put off visit to North Korea, says not enough progress being made on denuclearization.

Secretary of State to visit North Korea next week but not meet Kim Jong Un.

Trump says he will likely meet North Korean leader again, says "a lot of good things are happening" in North Korea.

State Department spokeswoman says U.S. talks with North Korea on denuclearization are making progress.

Trump says North Korea is making progress in dismantling its nuclear program, despite statement otherwise by National Security Adviser.

U.S. spy agencies seeing signs that North Korea is constructing new missiles capable of reaching the United States.

White House confirms a military plane left North Korea carrying remains of U.S. troops killed in Korean War.

Secretary of State says North Korea is continuing to produce fissile material for nuclear bombs despite promising to denuclearize.

Secretary of State says reports that North Korea has started dismantling facilities at rocket test site are consistent with its commitment.

U.S. National Intelligence Director: It is technically possible but not likely North Korea will eliminate nuclear weapons within a year.

U.S. President tweets copy of letter he received from North Korean leader following their summit last month.

Trump voices confidence North Korean leader will honor the contract signed between the two.

U.S. President says he really believes North Korean leader sees a different future for his country.

White House says Secretary of State will leave for North Korea on July 5 to meet leader Kim Jong Un.

Secretary of State expresses confidence that North Korea understood the scope of the U.S. desire for complete denuclearization.

White House informs Congress that North Korea remains an “unusual and extraordinary threat” and thus sanctions should be kept in place.

Secretary of State plans to meet with North Korean officials "at the earliest possible date" to implement Trump-Kim summit.


United States and South Korea to suspend joint military exercise following Trump-Kim summit.

Susan Rice says Trump-Kim summit was a bigger success for North Korea.
