In a statement at the White House, Trump said he was still open to dialogue but had spoken to Defense Secretary Jim Mattis and warned North Korea against any "reckless act." SANCTIONS PRESSURETrump said the United States would continue its "maximum pressure" campaign of sanctions to press North Korea to give up its nuclear weapons. “North Korea has opportunity to end decades of poverty and oppression by following the path of denuclearization and joining the community of nations," Trump said. A small group of international media selected by North Korea witnessed the demolition of tunnels at the Punggye-ri site on Thursday. Despite Trump's cancellation, South Korean President Moon Jae-in urged Trump and Kim to talk directly to each other.

Source: dna May 24, 2018 17:08 UTC