North Korea Says Trump-Kim Ties ‘Not Bad,’ Urges US New Approach
North Korea has stated that the relationship between its leader, Kim Jong Un, and US President Donald Trump is "not bad." However, the North emphasizes that any attempts to resume dialogue between the two countries should begin with the recognition of North Korea as a nuclear power. The statement comes amid a stalemate in nuclear negotiations between the US and North Korea. North Korea has been insisting on the lifting of sanctions and other concessions in exchange for denuclearization, while the US has been demanding more significant steps towards disarmament. The North Korean statement suggests that the country is not willing to make further concessions without reciprocal actions from the US. The two nations have been engaged in a diplomatic dance, with both sides seeking to gain leverage in the negotiations.
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