North Korea: Trump Must Accept the "New Nuclear Reality"
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Kim Yo Jong, sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and believed to be his official spokesperson, stated that the personal relationship between Kim and former U.S. President Donald Trump is "not bad."اضافة اعلان
On Tuesday, North Korea said the United States must acknowledge the changes that have taken place since the previous summits between the two countries, stressing that any future dialogue will not lead to the end of its nuclear program, according to the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA).
In a statement published by the agency, Pyongyang emphasized that “relying on personal relations as a means to halt North Korea's nuclear program would only be a subject of ridicule.”
It added, “If the United States fails to accept the changing reality and insists on its previously failed approach, meetings between North Korea and the U.S. will remain nothing more than a hope on Washington’s part,” referring to North Korea by its official name, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK).
Kim Yo Jong confirmed that North Korea's nuclear capabilities and the geopolitical environment have drastically changed since the three summits between Kim and Trump during the latter’s presidency.
She stressed that “any attempt to deny the DPRK’s status as a nuclear state will be completely rejected.”
Reinforcing the growing ties between North Korea and Russia, KCNA reported that the first direct passenger flight in decades between Pyongyang and Moscow arrived in the North Korean capital on Monday.
The agency noted that the flight resumed “amid growing multifaceted daily contacts and visits between North Korea and Russia.”
North Korea has reportedly provided troops and weapons to Russia in its war against Ukraine—an act condemned by the United States and its allies, who in turn accused Moscow of supplying Pyongyang with technological assistance.
The White House’s Position
Commenting on the North Korean statements, a White House official said that President Trump remains committed to the goal he pursued during the three summits with Kim: the complete denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula.
Speaking to Reuters, the official said: “The President remains open to engaging with Chairman Kim to achieve the goal of full denuclearization.”
It is worth noting that the first summit between Trump and Kim was held in Singapore in 2018 and concluded with a preliminary agreement on denuclearization. The second summit, held in Hanoi in 2019, collapsed due to disagreements over lifting international sanctions on Pyongyang.
Later, Trump said he “had a good relationship” with Kim, and the White House confirmed that the President remains open to the idea of reengaging with the reclusive North Korean leader, according to Reuters.
On Tuesday, North Korea said the United States must acknowledge the changes that have taken place since the previous summits between the two countries, stressing that any future dialogue will not lead to the end of its nuclear program, according to the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA).
In a statement published by the agency, Pyongyang emphasized that “relying on personal relations as a means to halt North Korea's nuclear program would only be a subject of ridicule.”
It added, “If the United States fails to accept the changing reality and insists on its previously failed approach, meetings between North Korea and the U.S. will remain nothing more than a hope on Washington’s part,” referring to North Korea by its official name, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK).
Kim Yo Jong confirmed that North Korea's nuclear capabilities and the geopolitical environment have drastically changed since the three summits between Kim and Trump during the latter’s presidency.
She stressed that “any attempt to deny the DPRK’s status as a nuclear state will be completely rejected.”
Reinforcing the growing ties between North Korea and Russia, KCNA reported that the first direct passenger flight in decades between Pyongyang and Moscow arrived in the North Korean capital on Monday.
The agency noted that the flight resumed “amid growing multifaceted daily contacts and visits between North Korea and Russia.”
North Korea has reportedly provided troops and weapons to Russia in its war against Ukraine—an act condemned by the United States and its allies, who in turn accused Moscow of supplying Pyongyang with technological assistance.
The White House’s Position
Commenting on the North Korean statements, a White House official said that President Trump remains committed to the goal he pursued during the three summits with Kim: the complete denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula.
Speaking to Reuters, the official said: “The President remains open to engaging with Chairman Kim to achieve the goal of full denuclearization.”
It is worth noting that the first summit between Trump and Kim was held in Singapore in 2018 and concluded with a preliminary agreement on denuclearization. The second summit, held in Hanoi in 2019, collapsed due to disagreements over lifting international sanctions on Pyongyang.
Later, Trump said he “had a good relationship” with Kim, and the White House confirmed that the President remains open to the idea of reengaging with the reclusive North Korean leader, according to Reuters.
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