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Article snippet: The Trump administration is urging patience on North Korea amid a flurry of developments this week that appear to offer conflicting portraits of the United States's diplomatic efforts. MORE admitted to senators this week that North Korea is still producing the material necessary to make nuclear bombs, experts say that is something to be expected – and not necessarily a sign of faltering diplomacy – as bilateral talks develop. “North Korea never pledged to immediately halt all activities,” said Jenny Town, a research analyst and managing director at U.S.-based North Korea monitor 38 North. “It’s not surprising to see activity continue,” Town said. “Although I would say we would expect the activity to be at low levels and no new projects pursued.” Since Trump’s summit with Kim in June, several reports have surfaced calling into question Pyongyang's willingness to surrender its nuclear capabilities. News reports citing U.S. intelligence have suggested North Korea is working to conceal production facilities, and analyses of satellite imagery have shown continued expansion of nuclear and missile facilities. Pompeo’s trip to Pyongyang earlier this month – his third to the city – also appeared to produce little progress for the administration, with Kim not meeting with him during the visit. More positive headlines came this week, with 38 North releasing satellite imagery showing that North Korea has begun dismantling key facilities at the Sohae Satellite Launching Stati... Link to the full article to read more