The European Union reaffirmed that pressure on North Korea will remain in place until a denuclearization deal is done, and that verification mechanisms show that it is working.<br />This is according to the EU's Foreign Affairs and Security Policy team on Monday, in a reply to a question from VOA on whether the sanctions may be used as leverage to achieve Pyeongyang's denuclearization. <br />The team went on to say that monitoring and verification remain "crucial" and that multilateral efforts in this regard will be necessary.<br />It then urged the North to sign in various international treaties promising the safe use of nuclear energy and a ban on nuclear weapons.<br />The EU team also said that it supports South Korea's leading role in current talks with the North and has a very positive view of South Korean President Moon Jae-in's efforts to promote peace. <br />
