North Korea recently dismissed former President Donald Trump's comments about having a friendly relationship with leader Kim Jong Un, saying they "do not care" about his words. They also warned that their nuclear arsenal is ready for any U.S. leader.
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The Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) made this statement, dismissing Trump's claims of good personal relations with Kim. The KCNA stressed that North Korea still sees U.S. policy as consistently hostile, despite Trump's efforts to improve personal ties. They noted that Trump did not bring any substantial positive change during his tenure.
This response from North Korea came after Trump's speech at the Republican National Convention, where he talked about his relationship with Kim and suggested that the North Korean leader might prefer him to return to the White House. The KCNA's commentary highlighted the difference between personal relationships and official diplomacy, stating that North Korea remains indifferent to the unchanged U.S. political landscape.
During Trump's presidency, he initially threatened North Korea with "fire and fury" due to its nuclear tests. However, the tone shifted after a historic summit in Singapore in 2018, where North Korean officials praised the "mysteriously wonderful" chemistry between Trump and Kim. Despite these interactions, Kim continued to expand North Korea's nuclear arsenal, ignoring the Biden administration's calls to resume negotiations.
North Korea's recent stance comes amid rising tensions in the region. North Korea accused the U.S. and South Korea of pushing toward a new nuclear war by continuing joint military drills. This accusation was made just before the 71st anniversary of the armistice that ended the Korean War in 1953.
At the same time, the U.K. is strengthening its military capabilities to counter threats from countries like North Korea. General Sir Roly Walker, the new head of the British Army, announced a strategic reform plan to address "converging geopolitical threats" from Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea.
Former U.S. diplomat Richard Grenell suggested that Trump might seek to renew diplomatic ties with North Korea if re-elected. Grenell, who was the U.S. ambassador to Germany, mentioned Trump's past diplomatic efforts with Kim as proof of his willingness to engage with other countries for America's benefit.
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