Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Sunday that despite a North Korean test launch this weekend, he believes there is still a path to full denuclearization of the country
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The purpose of the drill, which was overseen by Chairman Kim Jong Un,"was to estimate and inspect the operating ability and the accuracy of striking duty performance of large-caliber long-range multiple rocket launchers and tactical guided weapons by defence units," according to North Korea’s state media, KCNA."We know a couple things," Pompeo said."One, at no point was there ever any international boundary crossed.
— Donald J. Trump May 4, 2019 "Anything in this very interesting world is possible, but I believe that Kim Jong Un fully realizes the great economic potential of North Korea, & will do nothing to interfere or end it. He also knows that I am with him & does not want to break his promise to me. Deal will happen!" Trump tweeted.
He added,"We are working on finding a path forward, with Chairman Kim, to denuclearize his country diplomatically.
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