North Korean leader Kim Jong-un is hoping to have a more market-based economy... and the U.S. is willing to help.<br />That's what U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said in an interview with CNBC on Monday.<br /> He said he told Kim about the importance of attracting private investment... and that there would be a brighter future for North Korea if it denuclearizes.<br />Pompeo was asked whether Kim expressed a desire to free up more market forces and he answered "yes."<br />The secretary also told Kim that Americans would invest in North Korea if it becomes open and rules-based.<br /> Pompeo will be attending the ASEAN Regional Forum this week along with the foreign ministers of South Korea, North Korea and China.<br />The U.S. State Department announced Pompeo will be stressing the U.S. commitment to North Korea's 'final, fully verified denuclearization.' <br />
