Donald Trump cautious on N Korea nuclear disarmament talks

President Trump warned of a "false hope

Donald Trump has responded mindfully to news that North Korea will discuss surrendering its atomic weapons on the off chance that it didn't feel undermined.

The US president said ""the statements coming out of South Korea and North Korea have been very positive"", yet in addition said it may be a "false hope".

South Korea prior said the subject was raised when its authorities met the North's pioneer, Kim Jong-un, on Monday.

Seoul said Mr Kim was likewise open to US talks, and would delay weapons testing.

In past projects to end its atomic desire, the North has neglected to stay faithful to its commitments.

The pioneers of North and South Korea have likewise consented to meet at a summit one month from now, Seoul's emissary says.

It will be the main such gathering for over 10 years and the first since Kim Jong-un took control in North Korea.

All through February's Winter Olympics in South Korea, the two nations struck an agreeable tone, sending competitors to contend in a joint group and holding talks.

What did President Trump say?

Addressing correspondents at Washington's Oval Office, he stated: "We have come certainly a long way, at least rhetorically, with North Korea.

"The announcements leaving South Korea and North Korea have been exceptionally positive. That would be an extraordinary thing for the world."

The US pioneer additionally lauded Pyongyang for its choice to participate in the Pyeongchang Olympics.

Be that as it may, he prior posted a wary tweet, cautioning about a "false hope".

In the mean time, US VP Mike Pence stated: ""Whichever direction talks with North Korea go, we will be firm in our determination.

""The United States and our allies remain committed to applying maximum pressure on the Kim regime to end their nuclear program.

"All options are on the table and our posture toward the regime will not change until we see credible, verifiable, and concrete steps toward denuclearisation."

Lt Gen Robert Ashley, who heads the US Barrier Insight Organization, said he didn't share good faith voiced in America, including that "we'll see how this plays out".

The US has kept up that North Korean signals of rapprochement would convey little weight without a dedication on atomic weapons - especially following a year ago's atomic and rocket tests did by the North.

The South Korean designation is relied upon to visit Washington not long from now to brief US authorities on their discussions in the North.

Then, China's remote service said it trusted the Koreas could proceed with endeavors to propel compromise, Reuters news office detailed.