U.S. diplomat says N. Korea's denuclearization 'very high up' on U.S. priority list (opens original article in a new tab)

A U.S. diplomat emphasized that North Korea's denuclearization is a top priority for the Trump administration, despite Pyongyang's resistance and claims of an 'irreversible' nuclear status. The U.S. also plans to rely on military advice for the transfer of wartime operational control to South Korea.

• U.S. diplomat states North Korea's denuclearization is a high priority for the Trump administration.
• North Korea rejects international denuclearization calls, calling nuclear status 'irreversible'.
• U.S. will rely on military input regarding transfer of wartime operational control to South Korea.