The United States may soon "make a deal" to denuclearize North Korea,... according to U.S. President Donald Trump who cited "very positive" developments between the two sides.
Chairing a UN Security Council meeting on nonproliferation on Wednesday, President Trump said "many things are happening behind the scenes, away from the media, noting his officials have been holding secret meetings with the North.
Such progress, he said, is likely to produce "good news" in the "coming months and years."
The president also praised North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, as a man he knows and likes,... expressing confidence Kim is seeking peace and prosperity for his regime.
He was quick to add, however,... that "until denuclearization occurs," international sanctions on Pyeongyang must remain intact,... including those on ship-to-ship transfers which he said are being breached by certain nations.