"Trump said that, 'if and when Kim chooses to engage in constructive dialogue and actions, we are ready' to talk about the North's possible denuclearization in exchange for the lifting of economic sanctions..."

We still hold the cards. NK wanted to come to the table but they wanted to rattle a sabre back just a little to show they weren't afraid. What they got was shown that we aren't going to take any shit. Lil' Kim will get the message.