U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said... that he will continue to be in charge of nuclear talks with North Korea.<br />Speaking to reporters at the State Department on Friday, Pompeo reiterated that he will lead the negotiating team together with Special Representative Stephen Biegun. <br />He dismissed a top North Korean official's demand... that Pompeo be replaced by a quote "more mature and careful" negotiator... who can better understand Pyeongyang's position.<br />Pompeo declined to criticize the regime,... instead emphasizing there's still a "real opportunity" to achieve the North's denuclearization... and that his diplomatic team will remain in the lead. <br />
