But, to date, we have not received any response," Psaki said, noting that the outreach "follows over a year without active dialogue with North Korea, despite multiple attempts by the US to engage." On multiple occasions, in testimony, statements or briefings, US officials have said they their goal is "the complete denuclearization of North Korea." Frank Aum, the senior expert on North Korea at the US Institute of Peace, noted that "it's fine to hold to the long term goal of denuclearization, complete denuclearization for North Korea, but I think the way you message that is going to be very important." North Korea is expected to factor into those conversations, particularly with the South Koreans. However, in recent days there has been activity at North Korea's nuclear facility, Yongbyon, according to analysis of new satellite images published by 38 North, a prominent North Korea monitoring group.

Source: CNN March 15, 2021 23:37 UTC