CNN: US Defense Secretary James Mattis at Korean DMZ: 'Our goal is not war'
(CNN)Standing yards away from North Korea, US Defense Secretary James Mattis said Friday that the US and South Korea were committed to a "diplomatic solution" to address the country's "reckless behavior."
Mattis spoke during a visit to the demilitarized zone (DMZ) that divides North and South Korea, which came after Pyongyang this week renewed its threat to test a nuclear weapon above ground.
"North Korean provocations continue to threaten regional and world peace and despite unanimous condemnation by the United Nations' Security Council they still proceed," Mattis said.
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Update #1: Pentagon Chief Jim Mattis Visits the DMZ, Accuses North Korea of Threatening 'Catastrophe' (Time/AP)
Update #2: Mattis Visit to DMZ Highlights the North Korean Threat to Seoul (NYT)
WNU Editor: The South Korean media are strangely focused on this report .... Both Mr. Mattis and Mr. Song appeared in somber dark suits despite reports in the South Korean news media that Mr. Song had wanted them to wear their old military uniforms. Mr. Mattis “wouldn’t do that,” said Capt. Jeff Davis, a Pentagon press spokesman accompanying the defense secretary. Captain Davis said he could not confirm whether Mr. Song actually made the suggestion, but he added that Mr. Mattis, a retired Marine general, was aware that defense secretary was a civilian post.
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