We begin in New York City at the United Nations, where world leaders have again held another day of debate and discussion at the General Assembly. Divisions emerged on the UN Security Council Thursday over the future of denuclearization in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. While the U.S. hailed its recent diplomatic detente with Pyongyang, the White House has vowed to stick with strong sanctions. Russia, China and others want to see a path to lift sanctions against Pyongyang. CGTN's Nathan King is at the United Nations in New York.

Chairing the meeting, the U.S. Secretary of State said the maximum pressure campaign against Pyongyang will continue, but said the relationship between the leaders would determine future policy.

MIKE POMPEO US SECRETARY OF STATE "During President Trump's and Chairman Kim's historic Singapore summit, Chairman Kim committed to work towards the complete denuclearization of the entire Korean peninsula. The two leaders share a common, personal understanding of what must take place for the transformation of the United States-DPRK relations."

Russia and China, however, believe any progress will require a clear path to lifting sanctions. China has also said that now is the time to declare an official end to the Korean War - frozen in armistice since 1953.

WANG YI CHINESE STATE COUNCILOR & FOREIGN MINISTER "A timely release of an end of war declaration will dispel the specter of war on the Korean peninsula and articulate the political will of having no more war. It will help build basic trust, it will further facilitate denuclearization and put in place the conditions needed for the final peace accord."

Some council members, however, expressed frustration over the lack of progress on denuclearization.

JEREMY HUNT BRITISH FOREIGN SECRETARY "We note the lack of concrete steps, so far. Action counts for more than assurances. Deeds must follow words."

Before the Security Council met, South Korea's President gave his speech to the United Nations General Assembly. He expressed hope that the recent thaw in relations between the two Korea's can spread.

MOON JAE-IN SOUTH KOREAN PRESIDENT "North Korea has emerged from its long-standing isolation on its own initiative and has come face to face with the international community. It is now the turn of the international community to respond positively to the new choices and efforts of North Korea."

NATHAN KING NEW YORK "Which way the world goes when it comes to Pyongyang's nuclear and missile program could depend on a second summit between U.S. President Trump and DPRK leader Kim Jong Un. As yet, there is no time and place. President Trump has said an announcement should be coming soon. Nathan King, CGTN at the United Nations in New York."