North Korean leader Kim Jong Un expressed openness to resuming talks with the U.S. if Washington abandons its focus on denuclearization. Kim, who holds positive memories of his meetings with President Trump, stated that North Korea's nuclear weapons are for survival and its nuclear status is irreversible. He cited Iraq and Libya as examples of nations disarmed and subsequently facing regime change. While open to talks with the U.S., Kim rejected reunification with South Korea, deeming it unnecessary given its alignment with foreign powers. President Trump expressed interest in meeting Kim again this year, signaling a potential shift in U.S. policy.

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