Denuclearization of North Korea is imperative, South Korea said Tuesday after President Donald Trump described the reclusive regime as a “nuclear power.”

South Korea rebuked President Trump’s remarks calling North Korea a “nuclear power,” raising concern about the relationship between the two countries. “North Korea’s denuclearization remains a consistent principle upheld by the international community,

The South Korean government said Tuesday it would continue to push for North Korea's denuclearization after U.S. President Donald Trump called North Korea a "nuclear power" as he returned to the presidency for his second term.