U.S. President says "America will not be held hostage to nuclear blackmail"
The visit is the second from a UN official since December
Figure is lower than that provided by Chinese trade statistics
U.S. President also denied reports that he is considering reducing troops in South Korea
Low revenues did not, however, dampen the DPRK's demand for foreign-made goods
Activity could breach UN resolutions, which call for port bans
Comments follow warnings from DPRK that criticism could “pour cold water” on upcoming talks
UN chief says he will appoint a disarmament official to work on the issue
DPRK increased imports by USD$40 million during same period as trade deficit deepened
U.S. President adds that location for summit narrowed down to two possible options
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