Pyongyang – North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has said the United States is his country’s “biggest enemy” and that he does not expect Washington to change its policy toward Pyongyang – whoever is president.
Addressing a rare congress of his ruling Workers’ Party, Kim also pledged to expand North Korea’s nuclear weapons arsenal and military potential.
He said that plans for a nuclear submarine were almost complete.
His comments come as US President-elect Joe Biden prepares to takes office.
Analysts suggest Kim’s remarks are an effort to apply pressure on the incoming government, with Biden set to be sworn in on January 20.
Kim enjoyed a warm rapport with outgoing US President Donald Trump, even if little concrete progress was made on negotiations over North Korea’s nuclear programme. (BBC)
