Senior US State Department Official: N. Korea asked for all sanctions lifted except for armaments

A senior US State Department Official is on the wires now, via Reuters, speaking about the demand from North Korea following the abrupt conclusion to the Trump-Kim Summit in Hanoi a day before.

Key Points:

North Korea asked for sanctions lifted on areas that impede civilian economy and livelihoods.

North Korea asked for all sanctions lifted except for armaments.

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