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Ri Yong-ho told a UN conference that the sanctions were undermining his confidence in the United States. North Korea's foreign minister has warned that his country will not destroy nuclear weapons while the United States continues to impose sanctions on it. Ri Yong-ho told a UN conference that the sanctions were undermining his confidence in the United States. North Korea has recently reiterated its call for the United States and the United Nations to lift sanctions and has been backed by China and Russia. North Korea suspends nuclear weapons tests But Trump's administration says the sanctions will last until North Korea destroys its nuclear weapons. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un held a historic summit in June in which Mr Kim promised to destroy nuclear weapons. What did Ri say? He said the United States was emphasizing the issue of disarmament first, a policy that increased the number of sanctions. "Without faith in the United States we cannot be sure of our national security and in such a situation there is no way we will destroy our weapons first." North Korean army chief visits South Korea "The belief that sanctions may contribute to our surrender is a dream come true," he added. What has happened since the Singapore conference? The agreement reached there stated that North Korea would destroy its nuclear weapons but did not have the guidance or time or method to prove the process. In August President Trump blamed China, North Korea's ally, for its differences in trade with the United States. North Korea opens telecommunications deal with South Korea However earlier this month South Korean leader Moon Jae -in paid a three-day visit to North Korea - the first by a South Korean president in Pyongyang in decades. Mr Moon said he was able to confirm Kim Jong-un's commitment to destroying nuclear weapons and was also keen to meet with President Trump soon. Kim also promised to destroy the main missile testing ground.
