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Tillerson in Thailand presses for more action on N Korea

He wants Thailand to shut down N Korean front companies using Bangkok as a regional hub; human rights groups concerned about the renewed US-Thai ties

Published Tue, Aug 8, 2017 · 09:50 PM
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US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson on Tuesday pressed Thai leaders for more action on North Korea during the highest level visit to Thailand by a US official since a military coup in 2014 soured relations with the United States.

Mr Tillerson's top priority has been urging South-east Asian countries to do more to cut funding streams for North Korea.

The United States believes North Korean front companies are active in Thailand and he is trying to encourage…

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