US sees no 'imminent' war with N. Korea despite Asian country's confrontational attitude

WASHINGTON/PYONGYANG (AFP): The United States does not see signs of "imminent" war by North Korea despite a slew of confrontational actions and its refusal to talk to Washington, a top policymaker has announced.

Jung Pak, the State Department senior official handling North Korea, said the United States was taking no chances and would work to bolster deterrence with allies Japan and South Korea -- but saw no recent notable shift.