U.S.\, North Korea Toughen Stance Ahead of Nuclear Talks

U.S., North Korea Toughen Stance Ahead of Nuclear Talks

Despite their differences, both sides appear eager for another meeting between President Trump and Kim Jong Un

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SEOUL—As the U.S. prepares to resume nuclear negotiations with North Korea this week, both sides are hardening their positions, dimming hopes for a compromise.

North Korea says it has made enough concessions on nuclear disarmament and has grown more strident in its demands for the U.S. to reciprocate. Last week, Pyongyang threatened to resume building up its nuclear forces if the U.S. doesn’t remove sanctions or provide other ways to improve relations.

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