Chung told Biegun that South Korea hopes the planning talks between the U.S. and North Korea will pave the way for a successful summit.

President Donald Trump said that he would meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un for a second summit meeting in February.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un says he is committed to denuclearization, but also had a warning for America.

'We put ourselves and our family through the ordeal of a lawsuit and public trial because we promised Otto that we will never rest until we have justice for him.'

North Korea issued a straightforward statement Thursday saying Pyongyang won’t denuclearize until the United States removes its nuclear threat from the region first.

'We remain confident that the promises made by President Trump and Chairman Kim will be fulfilled.'

The report noted that although these sites could be used to launch missiles in an emergency, that is not their primary function.

Just days ago, Pompeo said he expected to achieve 'some real progress' on nuclear disarmament during the meeting with Kim Yong Chol.

It was the first time the North said it could potentially resume weapons tests and other development activities since Kim signaled a new state policy in April.

Washington and Seoul suspended the air exercise 'to give the diplomatic process every opportunity to continue.'