US Willing to Talk with North Korea Without Conditions, White House Says

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 5:18 PM

The White House has indicated America remains willing to engage in talks with North Korea without setting preliminary conditions, according to South Korean media reports. This comes after North Korean leader Kim Jong Un suggested better relations could be possible if the US ends what he termed its "hostile policy."

The Biden administration continues to express willingness to engage in conversations with North Korea without establishing preliminary requirements, according to reports from South Korean news outlets citing White House officials on Friday.

The diplomatic opening comes following recent comments from North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, who indicated earlier this week that improved relations between the two nations could be achievable. Kim stated there would be no obstacle to developing positive ties with America if Washington would end what he described as “hostile policy” toward North Korea.

The exchange of statements suggests a potential diplomatic pathway between the two countries, though significant tensions remain over North Korea’s nuclear program and regional security concerns.

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