White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said that the United States is 'watching very closely' for a possible nuclear test by North Korea, which Washington believes is preparing for its seventh nuclear test.
Sullivan told reporters on Wednesday that the numerous recent missile launches by North Korea "only further cemented the strength of our alliances. We've been able to conduct joint exercises with both of them in response to some of these launches".
He also said, "We're also watching very closely the continuing possibility of a nuclear test, to which we would also have a robust response" and stated that there has been no contact with North Korea, but that the United States is willing and ready to engage in diplomacy if the country is prepared to come to the table.
Sullivan told reporters on Wednesday that the numerous recent missile launches by North Korea "only further cemented the strength of our alliances. We've been able to conduct joint exercises with both of them in response to some of these launches".
He also said, "We're also watching very closely the continuing possibility of a nuclear test, to which we would also have a robust response" and stated that there has been no contact with North Korea, but that the United States is willing and ready to engage in diplomacy if the country is prepared to come to the table.