Kim Jong-un hints at conditional U.S. outreach tied to nuclear-status recognition
TL;DR
Kim Jong-un told North Korea’s ruling party congress that Pyongyang could improve ties with the United States if Washington recognizes North Korea as a nuclear-armed state, signaling a conditional path to diplomacy while reaffirming a push to expand its nuclear arsenal and maintaining a hostile stance toward South Korea amid closer ties with Russia and China.
- North Korea’s Kim Jong-un Hints at Improving U.S. Relations — With Caveats The New York Times
- North Korea could 'get along' with US, says Kim Jong Un BBC
- North Korea Warns It Could Destroy South If Threatened, But Leaves Door Open for US Dialogue Military.com
- North Korea's Kim promises more nuclear weapons as Congress closes with military parade Reuters
- North Korea’s Kim Jong Un warns South Korea, says US should end hostility Al Jazeera
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