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Donald Trump to Kim Jong-un: My nuclear button is much bigger than yours, and it works

Trump’s remark on Twitter came after Kim warned the US on Monday that the nuclear button ‘is always on my desk’

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US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. Photos: Kyodo

US President Donald Trump warned Kim Jong-un Tuesday he has a “much bigger” nuclear button than the North Korean leader, as Washington dismissed the prospect of high-level talks between Pyongyang and Seoul.

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Trump launched the highly personal missive on Twitter hours after his ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley dismissed the utility of possible direct talks between North and South Korea, warning that a harder line is necessary in light of reports that Pyongyang might be preparing for more ballistic missile tests.

Trump said: “North Korean Leader Kim Jong-un just stated that the ‘Nuclear Button is on his desk at all times.’

“Will someone from his depleted and food starved regime please inform him that I too have a Nuclear Button, but it is a much bigger & more powerful one than his, and my Button works!”

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un deliver his New Year speech. Photo: AFP
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un deliver his New Year speech. Photo: AFP

The tweet was in reference to Kim’s annual New Year address in which he warned he has a “nuclear button” on his table, but sweetened his remarks by expressing an interest in dialogue and taking part in the Pyeongchang Games next month.

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