North Korea Open to Talks with US If Denuclearization Demand is Dropped, Says Kim Jong Un
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has indicated that his country may be willing to resume talks with the United States, provided that Washington abandons its insistence on denuclearization. Reflecting on past interactions, Kim recalled fond memories of former President Donald Trump, suggesting a potential thaw in relations.
In a recent statement, Kim emphasized that North Korea is open to dialogue if the US stops demanding complete denuclearization, a key sticking point in previous negotiations. This marks a shift in the North’s official stance and could pave the way for renewed diplomatic engagement.
The remarks were made during a meeting of the Supreme People’s Assembly held at the Mansudae Assembly Hall in Pyongyang. This event was captured in a photograph released on September 22, 2025, by North Korea’s official Korean Central News Agency.