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Thomas Maresca
Thomas Maresca (@ThomasMaresca) is a journalist based in Seoul who has covered the Koreas for UPI, USA Today and other outlets.
The U.S. wants to move from “an era of provocation” back to engagement with North Korea but will emphasize deterrence until dialogue resumes, a State Department spokesperson said Tuesday.
His remarks came after North Korea released photos and details about its seven recent missile tests on Monday, which state media described as drills of tactical nuclear weapons meant to simulate attacks against South Korea.