Speaking from the Oval Office, he told reporters, "I was very friendly with him. He liked me. I liked him. We got along very well." " We got along. I think he will be happy to see me coming back," he added.
Trump's comments came in response to a question about what outgoing President Joe Biden had pointed out as a major security threat to the U.S., suggesting that Trump may seek to reengage in talks with Kim as he begins his non-consecutive second term.
Earlier some of Trump's picks for key security and foreign policy advisers also hinted at the possibility of recognizing North Korea as a de facto nuclear state.
U.S. Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth referred to North Korea as a "nuclear power," in his written response submitted to the Senate Committee on Armed Services for his confirmation hearing last week.
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Park Sae-jin
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