Denuclearization of Korean Peninsula can be achieved through diplomacy: Shanahan
- 5 years ago
Acting U.S. Secretary of Defense Patrick Shanahan said he has full confidence in the ability to negotiate the final, full and verifiable denuclearization of the Korean peninsula.
But, he added... North Korea remains an "extraordinary threat"... that requires continued vigilance.
Shanahan,... who is in Singapore for the Shangri-La Dialogue... said Saturday... that he viewed North Korea's recent missile tests... as a violation of UN Security Council resolutions.
Shanahan added that even if diplomacy fails... the U.S. has the "appropriate readiness" in cooperation with South Korea and Japan.
Visiting South Korean Defense Minister Jeong Kyeong-doo, meanwhile,... said more analysis is needed to determine... if what North Korea test-fired last month were ballistic missiles.
But, he added... North Korea remains an "extraordinary threat"... that requires continued vigilance.
Shanahan,... who is in Singapore for the Shangri-La Dialogue... said Saturday... that he viewed North Korea's recent missile tests... as a violation of UN Security Council resolutions.
Shanahan added that even if diplomacy fails... the U.S. has the "appropriate readiness" in cooperation with South Korea and Japan.
Visiting South Korean Defense Minister Jeong Kyeong-doo, meanwhile,... said more analysis is needed to determine... if what North Korea test-fired last month were ballistic missiles.