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US Highlights 'Plan B' in Case Diplomacy Fails with N. Korea Anchor: The U.S. military is making it clear that Washington will keep its upper hand in nuclear negotiations with North Korea. The acting U.S. defense chief said at a congressional hearing that American troops remain ready to fight on the Korean Peninsula in case current diplomatic efforts fall through.Kim Bum-soo has more. Report: Acting U.S. Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan has highlighted the presence of a "plan B" in dealing with North Korea. [Sound bite: U.S. Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan]"Denuclearization of North Korea remains the primary objective. Diplomacy is the primary track. What I can tell you militarily is we have not changed our position, our operations or our strength and are continuing to conduct readiness exercises in the event diplomacy fails."Read more at: http://world.kbs.co.kr/service/news_view.htm?lang=e&Seq_Code=144890