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Kim Says Denuclearization Is Impossible, Offers U.S. Talks If Precondition Is Dropped

The remarks came in a Pyongyang assembly speech that set a talks condition while invoking his personal rapport with President Donald Trump.

Overview

  • KCNA reported that Kim Jong Un delivered the comments in a Supreme People's Assembly speech held in Pyongyang on Sept. 20–21.
  • He declared that denuclearization is absolutely impossible for North Korea.
  • He said dialogue with the United States is possible if Washington stops insisting on denuclearization and accepts what he called the reality of the North's nuclear status.
  • He noted he has good personal memories of President Donald Trump.
  • He stated North Korea will not face or deal with South Korea, describing it as an adversary.