Main Focus of U.S.-North Korea Diplomacy in 2025?
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Trump Calls North Korea 'Nuclear Power,' Cites 'Condo Capability' and 'Shoreline'
Jan 21, 2025, 01:14 AM
U.S. President Donald Trump, shortly after his inauguration, referred to North Korea as a 'nuclear power' and expressed optimism about his relationship with its leader, Kim Jong Un. Speaking in the Oval Office while signing executive orders, Trump stated that he had been very friendly with Kim, suggesting that the North Korean leader would be happy to see his return to the presidency. Trump's comments come as he anticipates a possible revival of direct diplomacy with North Korea, a country he described as having 'tremendous condo capability' and 'a lot of shoreline.'
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