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Trump: Kim Jong-un 'Will Be Fine' On Nukes As Long As I'm Around; 'He Likes Me'
- •Donald Trump stated that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un "will be fine" with nuclear weapons as long as Trump remains in office, citing their friendship.
- •Trump responded to a question about North Korea's nuclear weapons while insisting Iran must not acquire them, emphasizing his unique relationship with Kim.
- •North Korea recently reaffirmed its commitment to retaining nuclear weapons "forever," rejecting denuclearization calls from South Korea.
- •North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui stated Pyongyang's nuclear status is "irreversible in any case and will remain unchanged forever."
- •Trump signaled a possible future meeting with Kim, having met him three times previously, though past meetings failed to produce a lasting denuclearization agreement.
Key Questions Answered
US President Donald Trump stated that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will be fine as long as he remains in office, describing him as a friend who respects and likes him. Trump previously mentioned that North Korea possesses 57 nuclear weapons while discussing his personal relationship with Kim.
North Korea has rejected calls from South Korea for denuclearization, reaffirming that its nuclear status is irreversible and that it intends to keep nuclear weapons through all ages. Pyongyang has legally enshrined its status as a nuclear-armed state and maintains that its arsenal is permanent.
Donald Trump stated last month that he plans to meet Kim Jong Un again later this year, with reports indicating a potential meeting could occur around the APEC summit in November.
