Linda Thomas-Greenfield: “Unfortunately, however, that possibility seems distant.”

Absolutely. We have been clear since the Biden administration came on board that we are prepared to have an open dialogue with the North Koreans without preconditions.

We have held the doors open for meaningful diplomacy and we remain open to dialogue, real productive dialogue without preconditions.

Basic humanitarian assistance should never be held hostage to political disagreements.

Basic humanitarian assistance should never be held hostage to political disagreements.