North Korea could 'get along' with US, says Kim Jong Un

BBC News - WorldEN 3 min read 100% complete February 26, 2026 at 06:25 AM

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Kim Jong Un, speaking at North Korea's five-yearly party congress in Pyongyang, stated that the US and North Korea could "get along" if the US accepts North Korea's nuclear status and withdraws its "hostile policy." He declared his intent to expand North Korea's nuclear arsenal and operational range, while also dashing hopes for improved relations with South Korea, calling them the North's "most hostile entity." Kim stated that the future of US-North Korea relations depends entirely on the US attitude, and North Korea is ready for either peaceful coexistence or permanent confrontation. Despite international sanctions, North Korea continues to develop its nuclear capabilities, claiming to have radically improved its war deterrence.

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