Kim leaves door open to U.S. ties as North Korea vows nuclear buildup
SEOUL, Feb. 26 (UPI) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said there was "no reason" Pyongyang could not improve relations with the United States if Washington abandons what he called its hostile policy, while simultaneously vowing to expand the country's nuclear arsenal, according to state media reports Thursday marking the close of a major ruling party congress.
North Korea’s ​Kim Jong-un Hints at Improving U.S. Relations — With Caveats
​ The North Korean leader said that his country can get along well with the United States as long as Washington accepts it as a nuclear weapons state.
North Korea’s Kim Jong-un issues chilling warning at Pyongyang parade
North Korea’s Kim Jong-un warned of “terrible retaliatory attacks” against hostile military acts during a Pyongyang parade, saying the country’s armed forces are fully prepared to defend national sovereignty and security interests.
North Korea's Kim promises more nuclear weapons as Congress closes with military parade
North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un also left the door open for discussions with the United States if Washington "withdraws its policy of confrontation".
North Korea: US relations depend on Washington's attitude
North Korean ruler Kim Jong Un said that the ball is in Washington's court when it comes to relations with the United States. However, he added that Pyongyang has "absolutely no business" with South Korea.
Kim Jong Un calls South Korea ‘most hostile enemy,’ says North could ‘completely destroy’ it
Kim Jong Un threatens to "completely destroy" South Korea, calling it the "most hostile enemy" while expanding North Korea's nuclear arsenal and military capabilities.
US and South Korean militaries to have joint drills in March as tensions with North Korea escalate
SEOUL: The US and South Korean militaries said on Wednesday (Feb 25) they will conduct their annual springtime exercises next month to bolster their countries' combined defence capabilities against a backdrop of a deepening diplomatic freeze with nuclear-armed North Korea. The Freedom Shield drills are s
Kim says North Korea could ‘get along’ with US, rebuffs closer ties with Seoul
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said on Thursday that Pyongyang could improve relations with Washington if its nuclear status is respected, while hardening his stance on Seoul by labelling it the country’s…
North Korea warns it could destroy South if threatened, but leaves door open for US dialogue
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un claimed his nuclear-armed country could “completely destroy” South Korea if its security were threatened, reiterating his refusal to engage with Seoul, state media said Thursday. However, he left the door open to dialogue with Washington as he concluded a ruling party congress outlining his […]
North Korea warns it could destroy South if threatened, but leaves door open for U.S. dialogue
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un claimed his nuclear-armed country could "completely destroy" South Korea if its security were threatened, reiterating his refusal to engage with Seoul, state
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