North Korea sends a nuclear message to Trump and Ishiba

'Nuclear forces are for unwavering combat use' and not negotiations

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Kim Jong Un in Pyongyang on Jan. 27: Donald Trump on Feb. 7 boasted of his rapport with Kim and said he "will have relations with North Korea and with Kim Jong Un." (Korean Central News Agency/Kyodo)

SEOUL (Reuters) -- North Korea said on Saturday its nuclear weapons are not meant for negotiations but are intended for combat use against enemies that threaten its people and world peace, its state media reported.

The statement comes after U.S. President Donald Trump hosted Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba at the White House on Friday. The two leaders expressed their commitment to ensuring North Korea ends its nuclear weapons program.

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