The United States may soon "make a deal" to denuclearize North Korea.<br />This is according to U.S. President Donald Trump who cited "very positive" behind-the-scenes developments between the two sides during remarks at the UN Security Council,... and a rare solo press conference on Wednesday.<br />Oh Soo-young tells us more. <br />The United States is making "positive progress" on striking a deal with North Korea on denuclearization,... but isn't rushing to specify a timeline just yet.<br /> This according to U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday,... after attending a gathering of world leaders at the UN General Assembly.<br />Addressing criticism he failed to secure a timeline on denuclearization or concrete pledges from the North,... Trump said there had been substantial follow-up action after his June 12th summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un.<br />He said "many things are happening behind the scenes, away from the media," noting U.S. officials have been holding secret meetings with the North.<br />Such progress, he said, is likely to produce "good news" in the "coming months and years." <br /> The president also praised North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, as a man he knows and likes,... expressing confidence Kim also wants a deal to secure peace and prosperity for his regime.<br />At a press conference later in the day,... President Trump reiterated he isn't in a hurry to specify a timeline on denuclearizing North Korea,... saying he has all the time in the world.<br /><br />"Steve. I don't wanna get into the time game. You know why? I told Mike Pompeo, I said, Mike, don't get into the time. They're taking down plants, they're taking down a lot of different testing areas. They’re going to take down some more, you’ll be hearing about that very soon. I don’t want to get ahead of myself, but you’ll be hearing about that soon."<br /><br />He also insisted he hadn't "given Kim Jong-un anything" amid criticism their Singapore summit had seen few concessions from North Korea.<br /> President Trump said "until denuclearization occurs," international sanctions on the North must remain intact,... including those on ship-to-ship transfers which he previously said are being breached by certain nations.<br />Oh Soo-young, Arirang News. <br />
