DPRK urges bold move to revive nuclear diplomacy

SEOUL - The Democratic People's Republic of Korea said Friday that it wants US President Donald Trump to make a "wise option and bold decision" to produce a breakthrough in stalled nuclear diplomacy, in an escalation of pressure on the United States ahead of an expected resumption of talks.

The statement by DPRK Foreign Ministry adviser Kim Kye-gwan came days after Trump said another meeting with the DPRK's top leader Kim Jong-un "could happen soon" without elaborating.

Kim Kye-gwan said he doubts another summit could achieve a breakthrough because of prevailing opinion in Washington that Pyongyang must first disarm before getting major concessions and that US-led sanctions brought the DPRK to the negotiating table.