The U.S. government says North Korea’s announcement that it has no plans to conduct a third nuclear test is a positive move.

U.S. State Department spokeswoman Victoria Nuland told reporters that though North Korea's announcement is a “good thing,” the U.S. will judge its actions rather than its words.

Nuland said the U.S. continues to call on the communist state to fulfill its international obligations and refrain from any provocative activity, including rhetoric directed at its neighbors.

Nuland noted there has not been any communication between North Korea and the U.S. regarding the recent announcement.