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By Thomas Okafor · 6d
US State Department says negotiations with North Korea are not a concession
The statement from department spokesperson Tommy Pigott appeared in reporting filed October 4, 2026.
By Thomas Okafor · 6dUS State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott stated that Washington does not view negotiations with North Korea as a concession.
Reporting carrying the statement was filed on 2026-10-04.
No additional details regarding the status of talks were provided in the filed material.
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