Thursday, March 29, 2018

US "cautiously optimistic" over N Korea

The White House says it's cautiously optimistic following a meeting between the leaders of China and North Korea.

US officials say the talks in Beijing are a sign President Trump's policy of "maximum pressure" on Pyongyang is paying off.

Trump says he hopes to meet with Kim Jong Un next month.

But US correspondent Steve Mort says China is showing it won't be marginalized in diplomatic efforts on North Korea.

IN: "Well up…
OUT: … cautiously optimistic"
DUR: 26 seconds

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ALT: US correspondent Steve Mort says much still has to be worked out ahead of a potential summit between the US and North Korean leaders.

IN: "Well there…
OUT: … the country"
DUR: 31 seconds

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