Vice President Mike Pence responded to what South Korea reported as Kim Jong Un embracing the idea of denuclearizing his country to advance the peace process by implying the US may still use military force. Pence's statement doesn't appear to regard South Korea's assessment of North Korea's talk of denuclearization as totally sincere. But Pence's statement does underline how significant Kim's talk of denuclearization, if sincere, could be. Vice President Mike Pence responded Tuesday to what South Korea reported as Kim Jong Un embracing the idea of denuclearizing his country to advance the peace process with a vague but stern message.