North Korea warns it could destroy South if threatened

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North Korea warns it could destroy South if threatened, but leaves door open for US dialogue
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un held a nighttime military parade in Pyongyang on Wednesday to mark the end of his Workers’ Party’s congress, sharing center stage with his increasingly prominent daught...

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Kim Jong Un calls South Korea ‘most hostile enemy,’ says North could ‘completely destroy’ it
Kim Jong Un Says He Can ‘Get On Well’ With The U.S.—If It Respects North Korea’s Nuclear Power Status
North Korea could 'get along' with US, says Kim Jong Un
Kim Jong Un has declared his intent to expand North Korea's nuclear arsenal and operational range - calling on the United States to respect his country's nuclear power, in a rare message to Washington...

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White House: the US is open to dialogue with North Korea without preconditions, Yonhap says
Kim Jong-un vows no ties with Seoul but leaves door open to US talks
North Korea: US relations depend on Washington's attitude
He also ruled out any discussions with South Korea which he described as Pyongyang's "most hostile enemy."

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