In New Year's speech, Kim Jong Un says he's ready to meet Trump "at any time" | NK News
October 04, 2024
News

In New Year’s speech, Kim Jong Un says he’s ready to meet Trump “at any time”

DPRK leader hails diplomatic, economic progress in annual address

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in a broadcast Tuesday said he is willing to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump at any time, while stressing that Pyongyang seeks corresponding measures from Washington.

Speaking in a televised 2019 New Year Address broadcast on state network Korean Central Television (KCTV) at 0900 KST, the DPRK leader stressed he hoped to “build a new relationship” between the DPRK and U.S.

Try unlimited access
Only $1 for four weeks

  • Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis
  • Year-one discount if you continue past $1 trial period
  • The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop
  • Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns
  • Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting
Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts.
Subscribe now

All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time.