what is north korea's relationship with the united states
North Korea–United States relations North Korea–United States relations (Chosŏn'gŭl: 북미관계; Hancha: 北美關係; RR: Bugmi gwangye) are hostile and developed primarily during the Korean War. In recent years relations have been largely defined by North Korea's six tests of nuclear weapons, its development of long-range missiles capable of striking targets thousands of miles away, and its ongoing threats to strike the United States[1] and South Korea with nuclear weapons and conventional forces. During his presidency, George W. Bush referred to North Korea as part of "the axis of evil" because of the threat of its nuclear capabilities.[2][3]