North Korea sanctions will remain in place until regime abandons nukes: Mnunchin
- 6 years ago
The United States is remaining cautiously optimistic about the possibility for direct talks with North Korea after Pyongyang signaled this week that it's ready for dialogue.
However, U.S. sanctions on the regime are here to stay.
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said this week that the sanctions are working,... and unless North Korea decides to fully denuclearize,... they will remain in place.
Meanwhile,... speaking to CBS on Wednesday,... Republican Senator Cory Gardner expressed skepticism about Pyongyang's apparent willingness to hold talks.
He said it's a good thing, but Washington has to make sure they aren't fooled.
Gardner noted how the U.S. has made mistakes in the past when it came to promises of denuclearization by the North.
However, U.S. sanctions on the regime are here to stay.
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said this week that the sanctions are working,... and unless North Korea decides to fully denuclearize,... they will remain in place.
Meanwhile,... speaking to CBS on Wednesday,... Republican Senator Cory Gardner expressed skepticism about Pyongyang's apparent willingness to hold talks.
He said it's a good thing, but Washington has to make sure they aren't fooled.
Gardner noted how the U.S. has made mistakes in the past when it came to promises of denuclearization by the North.