Trump and Japan's Abe spoke about North Korea: White House spokesman

• President Trump and Prime Minister Abe agreed to continue close communication and coordination.
• The call came after North Korea said the United States was trying to drag out denuclearization talks ahead of the US presidential election next year.

"President Trump and Prime Minister Abe agreed to continue close communication and coordination, particularly in light of recent threatening statements issued by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea," White House spokesman Judd Deere said, referring to North Korea's official name.

The call came after North Korea said the United States was trying to drag out denuclearization talks ahead of the US presidential election next year.