Biden, When Asked What to Say to North Korea's Kim Jong-un, Says "Hello... That's It"

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U.S. President Joe Biden. Photo by AP, Yonhap News

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kim Se-eun] On the 22nd, when asked by a reporter what message U.S. President Biden would convey to North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un, he replied with "Hello" and "period."

His concise answer is interpreted as a subtle expression that it is now North Korea's turn to respond to the U.S. proposal.

Earlier, President Biden stated at the joint press conference of the Korea-U.S. summit held yesterday, "We offered to provide COVID-19 vaccines to North Korea, but we have not yet received a response."

Regarding the possibility of a meeting with Chairman Kim, he replied, "Whether I meet with the North Korean leader depends on whether he is sincere and serious."

He also shared his stance on North Korea's nuclear tests.

When asked if he was worried that North Korea might conduct a nuclear test during his Asia tour, he responded, "We are prepared for whatever North Korea might do," adding, "Since we have been considering how to respond to their actions, I am not particularly worried (about North Korea's nuclear test, which is the intent of the question)."

Meanwhile, President Biden made these remarks at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Seoul while announcing his thoughts on Hyundai Motor Company's investment in the United States.

Regarding Hyundai Motor Group's decision to invest $10 billion (approximately 13 trillion KRW) in U.S. manufacturing, he expressed, "I am grateful that they chose the United States, and the U.S. will not disappoint Hyundai Motor."

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