Summary
North Korea's leader, Kim Jong Un, stated that the country is open to better relations with the United States but only if the U.S. acknowledges North Korea's nuclear status. He made these remarks during a major political congress in Pyongyang, while also expressing a negative stance towards South Korea.
Key Facts
- Kim Jong Un wants to expand North Korea's nuclear weapons and believes the U.S. should accept this.
- He suggested that North Korea and the U.S. could improve relations if the U.S. respects North Korea's nuclear power.
- Kim made these statements at a party congress in Pyongyang.
- He views South Korea as a hostile entity, distancing North Korea from its southern neighbor.
- Kim emphasized the growth of North Korea's nuclear capabilities despite international sanctions.
- An independent estimate suggests North Korea may have around 50 nuclear warheads.
- Recent U.S. policies under President Trump have not focused on North Korean denuclearization as a primary goal.
- Kim remains firm that North Korea will not pursue denuclearization and sees the country firmly as a nuclear state.
