U.S. President Donald Trump says he has spoken over the phone with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to discuss North Korea's denuclearization.<br />Trump tweeted on Monday that he had a very good conversation with Abe about North Korea and trade. <br />The White House later said that Trump and Abe discussed the latest North Korea-related developments,... and reaffirmed Washington-Tokyo unity on how to achieve the regime's final, fully verified denuclearization. <br />Abe also told reporters that he completely agrees with President Trump in all respects when it comes to the response to North Korea going forward.<br />Meanwhile, UN Spokesman Stephane Dujarric, has condemned the North's recent launches, saying they only serve to increase tension in the region.<br />He also stressed that UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is closely monitoring the developments,... while encouraging related parties to establish peace. <br />
