Tillerson warns of military action against North Korea

US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has threatened North Korea with a military response unless it abandons its nuclear weapons program.

The Donald Trump administration does seek a diplomatic resolution to the nuclear standoff, Tillerson said, but noted that Pyongyang has failed so far to show itself to be a “credible negotiating partner.”

He made the remarks on Tuesday following a meeting in Vancouver, Canada, with allies on sanctions pressure against Pyongyang.

Tillerson said North Korea has been making significant advances in its nuclear weapons using the thermonuclear test and progress in its intercontinental missile systems.