U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says Washington still has every intention of negotiating a good resolution with Pyeongyang.
The comments were made after North Korea made a move that could deteriorate bilateral ties: launching several short-range projectiles on Saturday.
Lee Min-sun shares with us the top diplomat's remarks.
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says North Korea's recent launch would not dissuade Washington from continuing negotiations on denuclearization.
Speaking to Fox News on Sunday,...Pompeo said that the U.S. is continuing to evaluate the data...and that the country still has "every intention of negotiating a good resolution with the North to get them to denuclearize."
He stated Washington was confident that Pyeongyang did not launch any long-range or intercontinental missiles,... and emphasized the launch didn't cross any international boundaries,... presenting no threat to the U.S., South Korea or Japan.
Pompeo also indicated that he didn't believe the tests violated North Korea’s self-imposed moratorium on missile testing.
He said... "the moratorium was very focused on intercontinental missile systems, the ones that threaten the United States for sure."
Experts analyze Pompeo's remarks,... which are almost identical to U.S. President Donald Trump,... show Washington is eager to return to dialogue on denuclearization with Pyeongyang.
Lee Min-sun, Arirang News.