Overview

• North Korea's state news agency KCNA announced that the country's nuclear weapons program is not open for negotiation, describing it as a critical defense against perceived threats.
• KCNA justified North Korea's policy of 'limitless nuclear armament' as necessary to safeguard national sovereignty and regional peace.
• U.S. President Donald Trump reaffirmed the United States' goal of achieving complete denuclearization of North Korea during a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba.
• Trump highlighted his positive personal relationship with Kim Jong Un, referencing their past diplomatic engagements during his first term, including three high-profile summits.
• Despite prior diplomatic efforts between the U.S. and North Korea, no agreement on denuclearization has been reached to date.