Pyongyang hardens its stance on Seoul but signals possible openness toward the U.S.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has warned he cannot rule out a “complete collapse” of South Korea if it carries out what he called “mischievous acts” threatening the North’s security.
Speaking at the ninth Congress of the Workers’ Party of Korea, Kim described Seoul as “the most hostile entity,” accusing it of faking dialogue and maintaining a deceptive appeasement policy. According to state media KCNA, he said Pyongyang could take “any action” if provoked.
In response, South Korea Ministry of Unification expressed regret over the North’s stance but reaffirmed its commitment to peaceful coexistence.
Interestingly, Kim struck a softer note toward the United States, saying relations could improve if Washington abandons what Pyongyang sees as a hostile policy.
The remarks underscore renewed friction on the Korean Peninsula, even as diplomatic doors appear slightly ajar elsewhere.
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