North Korean General Secretary Kim Jong-un attended the General Secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea's Central Committee and stated that he "must prepare for dialogue and confrontation" regarding relations with the United States. On the other hand, he mentioned the possibility of dialogue for the first time since the inauguration of the Byden administration.
The Workers' Party of Korea's Rodong Sinmun newspaper, dated 18th, reported that the third day of the party's central committee meeting, which was attended by General Secretary Kim Jung-eun, was held on the 17th.
In this, General Secretary Kim said about the relationship with the United States, "If you want to ensure national security, you have to prepare for dialogue and confrontation, especially for confrontation." While showing a strong stance, he mentioned the possibility of dialogue for the first time since the inauguration of the Biden administration.
In addition, General Secretary Kim said, "We must respond sensitively to the ever-changing situation and focus on managing the situation on the Korean Peninsula in a stable manner."
The Rodong Sinmun said that General Secretary Kim analyzed the Biden administration's policy toward North Korea in detail and clarified future strategic responses and action policies, and the future outlook for the United States will be the focus. ..
Foreign Minister Mogi "Close cooperation between Japan, the United States and South Korea is important"
Regarding this statement by General Secretary Kim, Foreign Minister Motegi said at a press conference after the Cabinet meeting that "it is not a particularly surprising statement" and "the situation where North Korea has not yet answered about the revision of the US policy on North Korea. However, it is important to continue to work closely with Japan, the United States, and Japan, the United States, and South Korea, and we will do our utmost to collect and analyze the necessary information. "