North Korea has declared that the United States must acknowledge the significant shifts in the geopolitical landscape since the previous summit meetings. According to state media, any future dialogue will not result in the dismantling of its nuclear program.
Kim Yo Jong, the influential sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, acknowledged that the personal relationship between Kim and former US President Donald Trump was positive. However, she cautioned that relying on this personal connection to resolve the nuclear issue would be futile.
Kim Yo Jong stated that if the US fails to recognize the current reality and persists with past strategies, any future meetings would only be a source of hope for the US. She emphasized that North Korea's status as a nuclear weapons state and the broader geopolitical context have fundamentally changed since the previous summits.
Furthermore, she asserted that any attempts to deny North Korea's position as a nuclear weapons state would be firmly rejected. A White House official responded by stating that Trump remains committed to the goals established during his three summit meetings with Kim and is open to engaging with the North Korean leader to achieve complete denuclearization.
6 Comments
Leonardo
Trump's approach, although imperfect, was a step in the right direction with the personal connection. It shows the importance of human empathy!
Answer
The fact they are even speaking about the US as an equal here, is a tragedy.
The Truth
Fair enough. It's time for the US to take a more pragmatic stance. They can't be treated like any old nation and have everything imposed upon them.
Africa
It’s about time the world acknowledged North Korea’s right to security in the face of U.S. aggression.
Coccinella
They have to be taken seriously, and this announcement is a sign that this is the truth of the matter.
ytkonos
They're using the 'geopolitical landscape' as an excuse to build more weapons. Shameful.