North Korea condemns U.S. sanctions, warns denuclearization is at risk
Source: NBC News/Reuters
Little progress has been made in talks since Kim Jong Un and President Donald Trump met at a historic summit in June.
Dec. 17, 2018 / 5:24 AM EST
By Reuters
SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea on Sunday condemned the Trump administration for stepping up sanctions and pressure on the nuclear-armed country, warning of a return to "exchanges of fire" and that peace with Pyongyang could be blocked forever.
The response came after the U.S. announced on Dec. 10 it had introduced sanctions on three North Korean officials, including a top aide to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, for alleged human rights abuses.
Denuclearizing North Korea has made little progress since Kim Jong Un and President Donald Trump met in Singapore for a historic summit in June.
The two sides have yet to reschedule talks between Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and senior North Korean official Kim Yong Chol, which were canceled abruptly in November.
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