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North Korea's ruling party held a rare congress where Kim Jong Un was re-elected as its leader. During the event, his younger sister, Kim Yo Jong, was promoted to a senior party position. This move is seen as part of the Kim family tightening its grip on power. Separately, South Korea's National Intelligence Service reported that Kim Jong Un is in the process of designating his teenage daughter, Kim Ju Ae, as his political successor.
The White House stated that President Donald Trump remains open to dialogue with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un without any preconditions. Meanwhile, Kim Jong Un criticized U.S. 'tyranny' but suggested there might be room for improved relations between the two countries.
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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un was unanimously re-elected as the general secretary of the ruling Workers' Party at a key party congress. During the congress, his younger sister, Kim Yo-jong, was also promoted to a senior party position. South Korea's National Intelligence Service told lawmakers that Kim Jong Un is in the process of designating his teenage daughter, Kim Ju Ae, as his successor. The spy agency said the daughter is at the 'successor designation stage.' At the same party congress, Kim Jong Un said North Korea could 'get along' with the United States if Washington changes its policies. He also ruled out any talks with South Korea, which he called the 'most hostile' state.
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Feb 27 — Feb 28
Trump remains open to talks with Kim Jong Un without preconditionsThe White House stated that President Donald Trump remains open to dialogue with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un 'without any preconditions.' Meanwhile, Kim Jong Un criticized U.S. 'tyranny' but suggested there might be room for improved relations between the two countries.