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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

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Re: US Highlights 'Plan B' in Case Diplomacy Fails with N. Korea
« Reply #1 on: May 03, 2019, 11:46:58 am »
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« Last Edit: May 03, 2019, 11:49:24 am by thackney »
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