Let me underscore that the U.S. will not enter into dialogue in response to threats or broken commitments and we will not bargain or offer inducement for North Korea to live up to the treaties and commitments it has signed.
our understanding that this American citizen is no longer in Afghanistan.
The ambassador and his party are safe and have been accounted for. They were not in any danger.
We are trying to determine what has happened and locate the source of the explosion.
We urge the DPRK not to restart its frozen nuclear facilities, including the five-megawatt reactor.
We urge the DPRK (Democratic People's Republic of Korea) not to restart its frozen nuclear facilities, including the five-megawatt reactor,
We understand the sensitivity of this case and urge everyone to remain calm and resist efforts to exploit the situation.
We are working with the appropriate authorities to ensure his well-being.
We will continue consultations with friends and allies in light of this latest move from the North Korean regime,
The United States has no interest in detaining enemy combatants any longer than absolutely necessary.
Preliminary reports indicate that there were American civilians on board the plane and their injuries are reported to be minor.
North Korea's action today, disputing arrangements for IAEA monitoring of the spent fuel rods, raises further serious concerns and belies North Korea's announced justification to produce electricity.
If he decides to go abroad we would support efforts to find him a safe haven.
All embassy personnel are safe and accounted for.
The location of the explosion was not on U.S. Embassy property and all embassy personnel are safe and accounted for.