The U.S. State Department on Wednesday reiterated its warning for Americans not to travel to North Korea "for any reason," citing the "serious risk" of arrest and long-term detention in the reclusive state. A State Department spokesperson made the remarks in response to Yonhap News Agency's request for comment on a recent call by Robert King, former U.S. special envoy for North Korean human rights issues, to ease the travel ban that has been in place since 2017. Despite the warning, the spokesperson underscored that U.S. President Donald Trump has made clear the United States remains open to dialogue with Pyongyang "without preconditions." "The Trump Administration has no higher priority than the safety and security of Americans. Due to that strong commitment, the Department's Travel Advisory for Americans regarding the Democratic People's Republic of Korea remains at Level 4: Do Not Travel," the spokesperson said, referring to North Korea by its official name. "The Department of State strongly warns Americans not to travel to North Korea for any reason. Secretary (Marco) Rubio extended