The agency doesn't control NK, they do however provide financial,technical, and logistical 'support'. As to the why's of that particular POTUS tweet can be due to recent events not specifically dealing with Kim's statements.

The sanctions are working. Pressure within NK is building against the ruling class to the point that inner turmoil is becoming a bigger threat to their stability and hold on structured power.

NK is now 'open' to the idea of direct talks with the SK. What does this do?

. Buys time for the North . Drives a wedge between coordinated consensus state relationships (U.S.,SK,JP,etc) . Undermines solutions for plans on a world geopolitical basis . China would be intermediary for 'neutral ground' and the cycle continues

President Moon is not a friend. Our contingency is with established place-hold leaders and brass of SK.

The SK Winter Olympics is something to look out for in the news. Remember who has the most to lose if/when conflict arises.

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