North Korea warns it could destroy South if threatened, but leaves door open for U.S. dialogue

North Korea warns it could destroy South if threatened, but leaves door open for U.S. dialogue

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un claimed his nuclear-armed country could "completely destroy" South Korea if its security were threatened, reiterating his refusal to engage with Seoul, state media said Thursday. However, he left the door open to dialogue with Washington as he concluded a ruling party congress outlining his policy goals for the next five years.