Trump welcomes North Korean response

US President Donald Trump has tweeted that he welcomes the response of the North Koreans to his cancellation of a summit with leader Kim Jong-un.

US President Donald Trump says he's pleased that North Korea says it is still open to talks after his abrupt cancellation of a planned June 12 meeting with Kim Jong-un.

"Very good news to receive the warm and productive statement from North Korea. We will soon see where it will lead, hopefully to long and enduring prosperity and peace. Only time (and talent) will tell!" Trump said on Twitter.