US President Donald Trump stated that he still maintains good relations with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, with whom he held several summits during his first term. The White House leader once again referred to North Korea as a "nuclear state,

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday he still has a good relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, with whom he held several summits during his first term, and referred to North Korea once again as a "nuclear power."

The comments have sparked fears the US might favour talks on nuclear arms reduction with North Korea instead of full denuclearisation.

SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korea's Kim Yo Jong, the powerful sister of leader Kim Jong Un, criticised the United States' "policy of confrontation" and said it justified the nuclear state increasing its arms, state media KCNA said on Tuesday.

U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday expressed his desire to reestablish the relationship that he had with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un during his first term, boasting that he "got along great" with the reclusive leader.

U.S. President Donald Trump claimed Thursday to have a "great" relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, and described the recalcitrant country as a "nuclear power," as he has voiced openness to reengaging with the dynastic ruler.