Wrapping up his visit to Southeast Asia,... America's top diplomat has reiterated that North Korea has made it clear it's fully commitment to denuclearization. <br />U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo also stressed that the two sides are engaging in productive conversation.<br />Kim Hyo-sun tells us more. <br /><br /> U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says North Korean Foreign Minister Ri Yong-ho has made clear the regime's commitment to denuclearize. <br />Returning home from his trip to Southeast Asia following the ASEAN Regional Forum, Pompeo told reporters that his North Korean counterpart should deliver on the commitments Pyongyang has made. <br />Asked about the speech Ri gave in Singapore on Saturday,... during which he called for a (quote) "simultaneous and phased" approach by both Washington and Pyongyang,... Pompeo downplayed concerns by saying such a remark is in stark contrast with the hatred expressed by the North during last year's forum. <br />Although he failed to sit down one-on-one with his North Korean counterpart in Singapore,... Pompeo stressed numerous times that lots of conversations are taking place between the two countries.<br /> Meanwhile,... CNN reported Monday that North Korea believes there's a strong possibility of a second summit between its leader Kim Jong-un and U.S. President Donald Trump. <br />Citing an American government official,... CNN explained that the recent exchange of letters between the two leaders is seen as a positive sign.<br /> The official was also quoted as saying the summit could happen before the end of the year.<br />Kim Hyo-sun, Arirang News. <br />
