And the world leader stepped forward to suggest she could fix the problems US president Donald Trump has grappled with during his time in office by using the policies of his predecessor – Barack Obama.
In 2015, Merkel, Obama and representatives from three other countries took part in talks that led to Iran agreeing to curb its nuclear work in return for the lifting of most sanctions.
Mrs Merkel said: “I could imagine such a format being used to end the North Korea conflict.
“Europe and especially Germany should be prepared to play a very active part in that.”
Speaking of the prospect of stepping into the ring with North Korea, Mrs Merkel said: “If our participation in talks is desired, I will immediately say yes.”
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The German Chancellor claimed the only way to deal with North Korea’s nuclear programme was to come to a diplomatic solution.
She also called for European nations to “do everything that can be done in terms of sanctions” when dealing with the hermit kingdom.
Mrs Merkel has spoken to leaders including Chinese President Xi Jinping and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe about North Korea this week.
Her words come amid rising fears of World War 3 after North Korea conducted its sixth and most powerful nuclear weapon test last week – describing it as an advanced hydrogen bomb for a long-range missile.
Donald Trump has warned Kim Jong-un he will regret forcing the US to take military action against North Korea.
The Republican President has refused to rule out a strike against the reclusive state as tensions between Pyongyang and Washington reach boiling point.
During a news conference Mr Trump said military action is “an option” against Kim’s hermit nation.
Although the US President admitted he would “prefer” not to use force against North Korea, he fired an ominous warning to the country’s dictator.
He said: “Military action would certainly be an option.
“Is it inevitable? Nothing is inevitable.
“I would prefer not going the route of the military.
“If we do use it on North Korea, it will be a very sad day for North Korea.”