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 could resume talks with the United States if Washington abandons its insistence on denuclearization. Reflecting on past interactions, Kim recalled fond memories of former President Donald Trump.
In a statement released during a meeting of the Supreme People’s Assembly at the Mansudae Assembly Hall in Pyongyang, Kim emphasized the potential for renewed dialogue under the right conditions.
The comments were published on September 22, 2025, by North Korea’s official Korean Central News Agency, signaling a possible shift in Pyongyang’s approach to diplomatic engagement with the US.