Tensions between the US and North Korea are already inflamed before an anticipated sixth nuclear test from Pyongyang, which has accelerated its long-range missile development programme. US commander not confident North Korea will refrain from nuclear assault Read moreA statement on Thursday from the South Korean president’s office said Seoul and Washington had agreed “to swiftly take punitive measures” against North Korea in the event of more provocation, following a telephone conversation between the US national security adviser, HR McMaster, and his South Korean counterpart, Kim Kwan-jin. Facebook Twitter Pinterest Senator Chris Coons talks to reporters after leaving the White House briefing on North Korea policy. Coons said a resolution of the “very difficult” North Korea problem would require “persistent engaged allocation of diplomatic and military resources and effort”. At the briefing, Trump asserted that a different course on North Korea diplomacy would stem from his ability to “get things done”, according to a Senate aide.

Source: The Guardian April 27, 2017 08:01 UTC