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US Secretary of State Pompeo says the US mission of denuclearization remains the same, regardless of changes in the North Korean leadership. I want to say what this is, but I haven't commented on the health status of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un.

Reporter Hak-Woo Kim.

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At the press conference, US Secretary of State Pompeo was asked if there were any plans for the United States to prepare for Kim Jong-un's death or real power.

While avoiding the immediate answer, Pompeo replied that the goal of 'nuclearization of North Korea' was the same.

[Pompeo / US Secretary of State: Our mission remains the same no matter what happens inside North Korea with regard to their leadership.]

However, it is the mission of the North and the United States to implement an agreement at the Singapore's first summit in June 2018. Revealed.

[Pompeio / US Secretary of State: It is North Korea's complete denuclearization, verifiable denuclearization.]

Minister Pompeo said in a follow-up question, "Without Chairman Kim, the mission will be more difficult," he said. I will concentrate. "

Mr. Kim said that he had nothing to add to President Trump's comments, "I don't want to comment," or "I just wish you well."

Earlier, in an interview with the media, Pompey pointed out the possibility of food shortages in North Korea, saying that he was watching the North Korean situation extensively in relation to the Corona 19 incident.

However, it did not specifically mention the risk of famine in North Korea.