White House: Seen no willingness by North Korea to discuss nukes

FILE PHOTO: White House national security spokesperson John Kirby speaks during a press briefing at the White House in Washington, U.S., March 21, 2023. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States has seen no willingness by North Korea to accept a U.S. offer to hold talks on its nuclear weapons program but the offer still stands, White House national security spokesperson John Kirby told reporters on Tuesday.

"To date they have not shown any willingness," Kirby said.