North Korea accuses US of using “gangster-like” tactics to push it towards nuclear disarmament

United States said Sanctions on North Korea will remain until it achieves ‘final’ denuclearisation.

United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said he had “lengthy discussions” about complete denuclearisation with North Korean officials.

On Saturday, Pompeo said that talks with his North Korean counterpart on how to dismantle Pyongyang’s nuclear programme had been “very productive”.

However, hours later, North Korea accused Washington of trying to unilaterally pressure the country into abandoning its nuclear programme, and rejected what it called a “gangster-like” demand.