Nuclear envoys agree on taking strong punitive measures on N. Korea if it launches provocation

한미일 6자수석들 "북 추가 도발시 감내못할 징벌적 조치 취하겠다 For the second time in two months, the nuclear envoys from Seoul, Washington and Tokyo have met to discuss North Korea. And they agreed on a strong punishment if the regime keeps up its provocations, including at least one major step they haven't tried yet. Connie Kim reports. The nuclear envoys from South Korea, the U.S. and Japan sent out a consistent and stern warning to North Korea on Tuesday... at a time when Pyongyang was being watched closely for a provocation that might come... to mark the anniversary of the foundation of the regime's Korean People's Army. The nuclear talks in Japan were the second round held since the launch of the Trump administration, and this time they raised the ante. "We strongly warn North Korea against any further strategic provocations. If North Korea goes ahead despite of our warnings, we have agreed to take strong punitive measures that North Korea would not be able to endure." Strong punitive measures could include an unprecedented option, according to Japan's chief negotiator. "There is the opinion that oil is a tool that could be used , but it is important that this point is discussed with China." A resolution to the North Korea threat is nearly impossible to discuss without China's participation, which is why the U.S. under Trump has been pressing Beijing to take an active role. "We also discussed at length the role of China. We believe China has a very, very important role to play. We are encouraged, especially after the summit between President Trump and President Xi in Mar-a-Lago that China is taking some steps. So we will continue to work very closely with China." Washington has been communicating closely with Beijing on North Korea, most recently in a phone call Monday between Presidents Trump and Xi. After that conversation,.. China called for restraint from all parties and urged them not to aggravate the tensions on the Peninsula. Beijing reiterated this stance on Tuesday, voicing its hope that the North Korea nuclear issue will be solved peacefully. In an effort to coordinate with Seoul, Washington and Toyko, China's nuclear envoy Wu Dawei has started a three-day visit to Japan, reflecting the urgency of the problem. Connie Kim, Arirang News. Visit ‘Arirang News’ Official Pages Facebook(NEWS):   / newsarirang   Homepage: http://www.arirang.com Facebook:   / arirangtv   Twitter:   / arirangworld   Instagram:   / arirangworld