Mike Pompeo, the U.S. Secretary of State, stated on Wednesday, July 18, that North Korea will return the remains of American soldiers killed during the Korean War from 1950 to 1953 in the coming weeks. Reuters reports that Pompeo made this announcement during a briefing on his trip to Pyongyang at a U.S. government meeting. The Secretary of State traveled to North Korea for the third time this year in early July. Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un agreed in their June meeting in Singapore to return the remains of American soldiers killed in the Korean War to the U.S. Pompeo said on Wednesday, 'We are making progress on the return of the remains (of the soldiers) during border negotiations, and this is a very important issue for the families (of the soldiers).' He added, 'We believe we will receive the first remains (of the bodies) in the next two weeks.' U.S. and North Korean military officials met on Sunday at the shared border between North and South Korea to negotiate this issue. Reuters notes that senior military officials from the U.S. and North Korea met and negotiated for the first time in nine years. The two sides agreed to form a joint recovery team to find the remains of American soldiers killed in the Korean War. Pompeo also emphasized on Wednesday that North Korea is committed to denuclearization. The Secretary of State stated, 'A lot of work remains to be done. It may take some time to reach the desired outcome. However, despite this, the existing sanctions will continue.' Trump and Kim met on June 12 this year in Singapore, and despite an agreement for North Korea's denuclearization, no specific timeline or method for implementation was announced. The U.S. President stated that complete denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula 'will take a long time.' The agreement between Washington and Pyongyang for North Korea's denuclearization comes as U.S. media, citing security sources, report that North Korea does not intend to completely dismantle its nuclear arsenal.
Pompeo: North Korea Will Return Remains of American Soldiers in Coming Weeks
Mike Pompeo announced that North Korea will return the remains of American soldiers from the Korean War in the coming weeks, following an agreement made by Trump and Kim Jong-un. This development is significant as it reflects ongoing diplomatic efforts between the U.S. and North Korea, despite concerns about North Korea's commitment to denuclearization.
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Pompeo announces North Korea will return remains of American soldiers to the U.S.
- Mike Pompeo announce American soldiers' remains
- U.S. and North Korean military officials negotiate joint recovery team
- Mike Pompeo emphasize North Korea's commitment to denuclearization
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The return of remains signifies a step in U.S.-North Korea relations amidst denuclearization talks.
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