Donald Trump has defended North Korea's possession of nuclear weapons, saying he has no objection to the country holding such arms due to his personal fondness for its leader, Kim Jong Un.
The remarks represent a striking departure from longstanding United States policy, which has consistently called for the denuclearisation of the Korean Peninsula. Trump's comments suggest he is willing to accept a nuclear-armed North Korea, a position that would mark a significant shift in Washington's approach to one of the world's most isolated and heavily sanctioned regimes.
Trump has previously cultivated a high-profile personal relationship with Kim Jong Un, including a series of face-to-face meetings during his first term in office.
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