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Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne was the Data and Analytic Director at NK News. Follow him on twitter @LeoPByrne
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Friday indicated that North Korea has the right to defend itself, though added that nuclear weapons make the DPRK less secure.
Speaking on U.S. radio show KCMO, the secretary of state continued Washington's positive messaging on negotiations with North Korea and reiterated U.S. commitment to diplomatic engagement.