North Korea news: US preparing for WAR with Kim Jong-un in case new sanctions fail
The US are preparing military options in the event of a North Korean attack
US Joint Chiefs of Staff Joseph Dunford said that pursuing diplomacy and economic sanctions remain the US's top priority, but the unpredictable nature of North Korea means military options must be ready for the potential outbreak of war.
Dunford made the comments during a discussion with South Korean president Moon Jae-in during a meeting to discuss the recent soaring tensions between Pyongyang and Washington.
Mr Moon urged the US not to allow the situation to deteriorate to a point where war is inevitable.
The South Korean leader, who has only been in office since May, said: "There must be no more war on the Korean Peninsula. Whatever ups and downs we face, the North Korean nuclear situation must be resolved peacefully.