This is reported by Yonhap.

Both representatives are sure that it is necessary to unite efforts to pacify the North Korean leader, otherwise the constant rocket tests of the DPRK can lead to an escalation of the conflict in the Pacific region. Mattis confidently spoke about the capabilities of the American military machine, assuring his Japanese counterpart that Washington would never leave its allies alone with Pyongyang. Both countries are united in the approach to protecting their populations, and for this, it may be necessary to attack first.

The head of the Pentagon, however, is confident that the UN Security Council can influence the geopolitics of the DPRK, but for this it is worthwhile to connect China.

As reported in "URA-Inform," former US Secretary of Defense James Mattis said that the Pentagon is not concerned about armed supplies to Manila.