Update at 1630 EST: This story has been updated to include additional comments from Mike Pompeo and analysis from Ken Gause

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday appeared undeterred by North Korea’s recent spate of missile tests, indicating that negotiations with Pyongyang might resume in two weeks.

Speaking to reporters at the State Department, Pompeo maintained Washington’s positive line on the prospect of negotiations with the DPRK.

“We are hopeful that in the coming weeks we will get back to the negotiating table,” the Secretary of State said. “We are planning for negotiations in a couple of weeks and