(LEAD) U.S. official says 'no change' in U.S. policy toward N. Korea amid denuclearization concerns

On Wednesday, August 26, a U.S. official stated in Washington that there has been no change in United States policy toward North Korea. The announcement comes amid ongoing concerns regarding the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula.

The official's remarks reaffirm the existing diplomatic stance of the U.S. administration concerning North Korea, addressing regional stability and international non-proliferation efforts without introducing new strategic directives.