The US ambassador to South Korea, Harry Harris, says sanctions will remain in place against North Korea until it gives up its nuclear weapons.
This comes as Washington and Pyongyang prepare for their second summit slated for late this month.
Speaking at a security forum in Seoul, Harris also dangled the prospect of a "brighter, more secure and more prosperous future" for the country if it fulfills its denuclearisation commitment.
Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul:
Israel to allow international force into Gaza, Israeli official says
Israel will allow a multinational security force to enter Gaza as proposed under US President Donald Trump's ceasefire plan for the enclave, an Israeli official said on Sunday, a day before Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu heads to Washington.
Firefighters battle blazes near France's Bordeaux, Macron in crisis talks
Firefighters battled throughout the night and into Monday morning to tackle huge wildfires threatening the French city of Bordeaux.
India suspends policeman for firing weapon at student protesters
Indian authorities have suspended a policeman for firing rounds in the air from an assault rifle to disperse student protesters in an eastern state over the weekend, the latest flashpoint in a wave of youth protests that forced the federal education minister to resign.
Kuwait strongly condemns repeated Houthi attacks on ships in Red Sea
The Kuwait Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Sunday strongly condemned the repeated attacks by the Houthi group on ships in the Red Sea, the last of which was on Saudi ship NCA MASA while sailing in the Red Sea.
Trump gives Iran talks 'room', US ambassador to UN says
US President Donald Trump has paused attacks on Iran to allow more room for diplomacy, the US ambassador to the United Nations told Fox News.
The UAE has strongly condemned attacks by Israeli settlers on villages in the occupied West Bank, calling on the Israeli government to hold those responsible accountable.
The United Arab Emirates Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan has discussed regional developments with his counterparts from Qatar and Oman.
Dubai Police have launched a doorstep delivery service for items lost and found within the United Arab Emirates.
