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Obama: ‘We don’t take seriously’ North Korea’s offer to halt nuclear program

By Daniel Chaitin
Published April 24, 2016 5:11pm ET
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Obama: ‘We don’t take seriously’ North Korea’s offer to halt nuclear program
Obama said North Korea needs to do a better job at showing the world it is ready to put aside "provocative behaviors" before the international community allows international talks about reducing tensions in the region. (AP Photo/Michael Sohn) | Michael Sohn

President Obama said Sunday that he does not take seriously North Korea’s “overtures” to stop its nuclear weapons program.

He was responded to a report this weekend that a top North Korean official said his country would cease nuclear tests if the United States suspends its annual military exercises with South Korea.

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