North Korea's Kim Jong Un warns South Korea, says US should end hostility

"If Washington respects our country's current status as stipulated in the Constitution and withdraws its hostile policy there is no reason why we cannot get along well with the United States. Our status as a nuclear-armed country plays an important role in deterring enemies' potential threats and maintaining regional stability."

"He also said the accelerated development of Pyongyang's nuclear and missile programmes in recent years had permanently cemented the country's status as a nuclear-armed state. Kim stipulated intercontinental ballistic missiles that could be launched from underwater and an expanded arsenal of tactical nuclear weapons, such as artillery and short-range missiles, capable of targeting South Korea."

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has closed the door on dialogue with South Korea, asserting his military's capability to completely destroy the nation. Simultaneously, he signaled willingness to engage with the United States if Washington respects North Korea's constitutional status and abandons hostile policies. During the Workers' Party of Korea's week-long meetings, Kim called for developing advanced weapons systems, including submarine-launched intercontinental ballistic missiles and expanded tactical nuclear arsenals targeting South Korea. He emphasized that North Korea's nuclear-armed status serves as a deterrent against enemy threats and maintains regional stability. The five-year party congress concluded with a military parade in Pyongyang's Kim Il Sung Square, showcasing thousands of party representatives and military formations.

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