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Key Points

Kim Yo-jong warns that US-North Korea talks will remain a distant hope unless Washington abandons its outdated policies. She insists Pyongyang must be recognized as a nuclear state for any meaningful progress. While acknowledging decent personal ties between Kim Jong-un and Trump, she rejects denuclearization demands. The statement also criticizes South Korea's new president for maintaining a confrontational stance.

Key Points: Kim Yo-jong Warns US Talks Will Remain Just a Hope Without Policy Shift

  • Kim Yo-jong demands US recognize North Korea as nuclear state
  • Warns denuclearization demands will derail diplomacy
  • Notes personal ties between Kim Jong-un and Trump remain intact
  • Criticizes South Korea's Lee Jae Myung for US alliance stance
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North Korea says talks with US will remain just a 'hope' if Washington sticks to 'failed past'

North Korea's Kim Yo-jong says US-NK talks will stay a "hope" if Washington clings to failed past policies, demanding recognition as a nuclear state.

"If the US fails to accept the changed reality and persists in the failed past, the DPRK-US meeting will remain as a 'hope' of the US side. – Kim Yo-jong"

Seoul, July 29

A potential meeting between North Korea and the United States will only remain a "hope" for Washington if it sticks to its "failed past," the powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un said Tuesday.

Kim Yo-jong, vice department director of the ruling party's Central Committee, made the remarks as US President Donald Trump has expressed his willingness to meet with the North's leader.

"If the US fails to accept the changed reality and persists in the failed past, the DPRK-US meeting will remain as a 'hope' of the US side," Kim said in a statement carried by the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA).

DPRK is the acronym of North Korea's official name, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.

Kim underscored that recognising Pyongyang as a nuclear state should be a "prerequisite" going forward, saying that any attempt to deny such status "will be thoroughly rejected."

The leader's sister left room for an improvement in ties between North Korea and Washington, noting that personal ties between their two leaders are "not bad," Yonhap news agency reported.

Still, she said such a relationship will not flourish should the push for the North's denuclearisation continue.

"If the personal relations between the top leaders of the DPRK and the US are to serve the purpose of denuclearisation, it can be interpreted as nothing but a mockery of the other party," Kim said.

Earlier on Monday, Kim made remarks in a statement carried by the KCNA, as South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has sought to resume dialogue with Pyongyang to ease military tension and improve inter-Korean ties.

It marks the North's first official statement on the Lee administration, which took office last month.

"Looking at around the past 50 days since Lee Jae Myung took office ... (he) is no different from his predecessor in blindly adhering to the South Korea-US alliance and pursuing confrontation with us," Kim said.

No matter how hard the Lee government tries to draw North Korea's attention, the North's stance towards the South will not change, she said.

- IANS

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Priya S
As an Indian watching this, I feel both sides need to compromise. North Korea's nuclear ambitions are dangerous, but US sanctions haven't worked either. Maybe time for new diplomatic approach? 🤔
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Aditya G
Interesting how Kim Yo-jong is becoming the face of North Korean diplomacy. Reminds me of how Indira Gandhi handled tough negotiations during her time. But unlike India, North Korea's intentions seem questionable at best.
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Sarah B
The article mentions South Korea's new president. As someone who lived in Seoul, I think India could play mediator role here - we have good relations with both US and South Korea, and understand nuclear issues well.
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Karthik V
North Korea's demands are unreasonable. If they're recognized as nuclear state, what stops others from following? India maintained responsible nuclear policy despite challenges. Kim regime should learn from this.
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Neha E
While I don't support North Korea's actions, I understand their distrust of US. We've seen how America changes policies with each administration. Maybe permanent UN Security Council members should lead these talks instead.

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