North Korea Says It Is Ready for War If Trump Chooses
North Korea's vice foreign minister Han Song Ryol told The Associated Press Washington’s threats fuel a vicious cycle and Pyongyang would launch a pre emptive strike if attacked. He said Kim Jong Un’s regime will intensify its nuclear buildup and is prepared for war if the United States wants it.
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Trump signals North Korea strategy of pressure and talks
The United States adopts a policy labeled Maximum pressure and engagement aimed at coercing North Korea to abandon its nuclear program, with emphasis on pressure from allies including China and a mix of potential options from diplomacy to containment. Anxious over possible new missile tests, officials note growing tensions on the peninsula as Pyongyang has conducted five nuclear tests since 2006 and analysts estimate it may possess up to 30 bombs.
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