The United States may soon "make a deal" to denuclearize North Korea.
This 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.
Oh Soo-young tells us more.
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.
This according to U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday,... after attending a gathering of world leaders at the UN General Assembly.
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.
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.
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 also wants a deal to secure peace and prosperity for his regime.
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.

"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."

He also insisted he hadn't "given Kim Jong-un anything" amid criticism their Singapore summit had seen few concessions from North Korea.
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.
Oh Soo-young, Arirang News.