April 19, 2024
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“A lot of reasons for optimism” on North Korea: Mattis

But White House remains cautious, saying it will not be naïve in negotiations

U.S. Secretary of Defense James Mattis on Monday struck a positive note on the upcoming negotiations with North Korea, saying there were numerous reasons to be optimistic.

Mattis's comments come after North Korea announced a moratorium on its nuclear and ballistic missile tests on Friday.

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