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A U.N. honor guard carries a casket containing remains believed to be from American servicemen killed during the 1950-53 Korean War after arriving from North Korea, at Osan Air Base in Pyeongtaek, South Korea, Friday, July 27, 2018. The U.N. Command says the 55 cases of war remains retrieved from North Korea will be honored at a ceremony next Wednesday at a base in South Korea. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon, Pool)

Return of possible remains by North Korea boosts diplomacy

By LOLITA C. BALDOR and AHN YOUNG-JOON and KIM TONG-HYUNG - Associated Press

In this July 26, 2018, photo, provided on July 27, by the North Korean government, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visits the tombs, on the 65th anniversary of the signing of the ceasefire armistice that ends the fighting in the Korean War, in Pyongyang. Independent journalists were not given access to cover the event depicted in this image distributed by the North Korean government. The content of this image is as provided and cannot be independently verified. Korean language watermark on image as provided by source reads: &quot;KCNA&quot; which is the abbreviation for Korean Central News Agency. (Korean Central News Agency/Korea News Service via AP)

Return of possible remains marks 1st step in Korea diplomacy

By LOLITA C. BALDOR and AHN YOUNG-JOON and KIM TONG-HYUNG - Associated Press

People have their lunch at Pyongyang House of Sweet Meat, a restaurant specialized in dishes made of dog meat, in Pyongyang, North Korea, Wednesday, July 25, 2018. Euphemistically known as &quot;dangogi,&quot; or sweet meat, dog has long been believed to be a stamina food in North and South Korea and is traditionally eaten during the hottest time of the year, giving a sad twist to old saying &quot;dog days of summer.&quot; (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara)

Man bites dog: North Koreans eat dog meat to beat the heat

By ERIC TALMADGE - Associated Press

FILE - In this June 12, 2018, file photo, North Korea leader Kim Jong Un adjust his glasses after signing documents with U.S. President Donald Trump at the Capella resort on Sentosa Island in Singapore. North Korea’s state-run media have toned down their rhetorical attacks on the United States and South Korea while leader Kim Jong Un pursues a more diplomatic approach, but the vitriol continues, and Japan is now Pyongyang’s favorite foil. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)

While making nice with US and South, North Korea slams Japan

By ERIC TALMADGE - Associated Press

President Donald Trump departs after signing an Executive Order that establishes a National Council for the American Worker during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House, Thursday, July 19, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

EDITORIAL: Trump seems to understand that diplomacy is rarely a quick fix

By THE WASHINGTON TIMES

In this June 12, 2018, file photo, U.S. President Donald Trump, right, shakes hands with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un at the Capella resort on Sentosa Island in Singapore. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)

Kim Jong-un will never give up nukes, defector says

By Connor Foarde - The Washington Times

FILE- In this July 7, 2018, file photo, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo speaks to members of the media following two days of meetings with Kim Yong Chol, a North Korean senior ruling party official and former intelligence chief, before boarding his plane at Sunan International Airport in Pyongyang, North Korea. North Korea’s vitriolic criticism of the U.S. following a first round of nuclear negotiations went out of its way to spare one person: President Donald Trump. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, Pool, File)

Pompeo failure to get face time with Kim Jong-un casts pall over nuke talks

By Guy Taylor - The Washington Times

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, left, says goodbye to Kim Yong Chol, right, a North Korean senior ruling party official and former intelligence chief, before boarding his plane at Sunan International Airport in Pyongyang, North Korea, Saturday, July 7, 2018, to travel to Japan. Pompeo described two days of meetings with Chol as &quot;productive, good faith negotiations&quot; in the ongoing effort towards denuclearization, and plans have been set to discuss the process of repatriation of remains next week in Panmunjom. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, Pool)

After talks, NKorea accuses US of ‘gangster-like’ demands

By MATTHEW LEE - Associated Press

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, right, and Kim Yong Chol, left, a North Korean senior ruling party official and former intelligence chief, return to discussions after a break at Park Hwa Guest House in Pyongyang, North Korea, Saturday, July 7, 2018. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, Pool) **FILE**

North Korea bucks in nuke talks: ‘Our resolve for denuclearization … may falter’

By S.A. Miller - The Washington Times

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo departs his guest house in Pyongyang, North Korea, Saturday, July 7, 2018, to call President Donald Trump on a secure phone. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, Pool)

The Latest: After latest talks, US and NKorea still at odds

Associated Press

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo arrives at Yokota Air Force Base, at Fussa, Japan, Friday, July 6, 2018, for a refueling stop on his way to Pyongyang, North Korea. Pompeo begins a trip traveling to North Korea, Japan, Vietnam, Abu Dhabi, and Brussels. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, Pool)

Pompeo in Pyongyang seeks progress on NKorea nuke commitment

By ANDREW HARNIK - Associated Press

In this July 4, 2018, photo, South and North Korean players of Team Prosperity wave as they arrive to play in a friendly basketball game at Ryugyong Jong Ju Yong Gymnasium in Pyongyang, North Korea. Their uniforms read: &quot; Prosperity.&quot; (Korea Pool via AP)

Fate of inter-Korean detente hangs on US-North nuclear talks

By KIM TONG-HYUNG - Associated Press

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo arrives at Yokota Air Force Base, at Fussa, Japan, Friday, July 6, 2018, for a refueling stop on his way to Pyongyang, North Korea. Pompeo begins a trip traveling to North Korea, Japan, Vietnam, Abu Dhabi, and Brussels. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, Pool)

Pompeo in Pyongyang to fill in details of NK agreement

By ANDREW HARNIK - Associated Press

FILE — In this May 9, 2018, file photo provided by the North Korean government, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, left, shakes hands with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un during a meeting at Workers' Party of Korea headquarters in Pyongyang, North Korea. In his first post-summit visit to Pyongyang on Friday, July 6, 2018, Pompeo is hoping to pin Kim down on all the things the North Korean leader danced around in his talks with U.S. President Donald Trump in Singapore. Korean language watermark on image as provided by source reads: "KCNA" which is the abbreviation for Korean Central News Agency. (Korean Central News Agency/Korea News Service via AP, File)

Mike Pompeo pressured to iron out North Korea deal details

By Guy Taylor - The Washington Times

FILE - In this May 9, 2018, file photo provided by the North Korean government, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, left, shakes hands with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during a meeting at Workers' Party of Korea headquarters in Pyongyang, North Korea. In his first post-summit visit to Pyongyang on Friday, July 6, 2018, Pompeo is hoping to pin Kim down on all the things the North Korean leader danced around in his talks with U.S. President Donald Trump in Singapore.Korean language watermark on image as provided by source reads: &quot;KCNA&quot; which is the abbreviation for Korean Central News Agency. (Korean Central News Agency/Korea News Service via AP, File)

Analysis: After summit, Pompeo wants nuke details from Kim

By ERIC TALMADGE - Associated Press

In this undated photo provided on July 2, 2018, by the North Korean government, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, center, visits Sinuiju Chemical Fibre Mill in Sinuiju, North Korea. Independent journalists were not given access to cover the event depicted in this image distributed by the North Korean government. The content of this image is as provided and cannot be independently verified. Korean language watermark on image as provided by source reads: &quot;KCNA&quot; which is the abbreviation for Korean Central News Agency. (Korean Central News Agency/Korea News Service via AP)

Experts see risks in US plan to dismantle NKorea’s nukes

By DEB RIECHMANN and MATTHEW PENNINGTON - Associated Press

In this undated photo provided on July 2, 2018, by the North Korean government, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, center, visits Sinuiju Chemical Fibre Mill in Sinuiju, North Korea. Independent journalists were not given access to cover the event depicted in this image distributed by the North Korean government. The content of this image is as provided and cannot be independently verified. Korean language watermark on image as provided by source reads: "KCNA" which is the abbreviation for Korean Central News Agency. (Korean Central News Agency/Korea News Service via AP) (Associated Press)

Donald Trump insists denuclearization in North Korea happening, despite evidence to contrary

By S.A. Miller - The Washington Times

FILE - In this June 27, 2018, file photo, U.S. National security adviser John Bolton listens to question as speaks to the media after his talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, Russia. Bolton said Sunday, July 1, the U.S. has a plan that would lead to the dismantling of North Korea's nuclear weapons and ballistic missile programs in a year. (AP Photo/Alexander Zemlianichenko, File)

As US, NK resume talks, experts say speedy denuking unlikely

By DEB RIECHMANN and MATTHEW PENNINGTON - Associated Press

In this undated photo provided on July 2, 2018, by the North Korean government, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, center, visits Sinuiju Chemical Fibre Mill in Sinuiju, North Korea. Independent journalists were not given access to cover the event depicted in this image distributed by the North Korean government. The content of this image is as provided and cannot be independently verified. Korean language watermark on image as provided by source reads: &quot;KCNA&quot; which is the abbreviation for Korean Central News Agency. (Korean Central News Agency/Korea News Service via AP)

Mike Pompeo to meet with Kim Jong-un this week to advance nuke talks

By S.A. Miller and Natalie Malek - The Washington Times

This Aug. 29, 2017, photo by the North Korean government shows what was said to be the test launch of a Hwasong-12 intermediate-range missile in Pyongyang, North Korea. (Korean Central News Agency/Korea News Service via AP) **FILE**

Doubts on North Korean denuclearization shadow Pompeo visit

By KIM TONG-HYUNG and HYUNG-JIN KIM - Associated Press