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Pence Hints At 'Toughest' Economic Sanctions Yet Against North Korea

The vice president made the remarks on a visit to Japan before heading to South Korea to attend the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang.

Vice President Pence, who will lead the U.S. delegation at the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang on Friday, says he is prepared to announce the "toughest" economic sanctions yet on North Korea.

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