North Korea Limits Use Of Nuclear Weapons

North Korea first tested nuclear weapons in 2006, after withdrawing from an international treaty.

The meeting is the first congress of North Korea’s ruling party since 1980.

And he said the country would “faithfully fulfil its obligation for non-proliferation and strive for global denuclearisation”.

The leader of North Korea has said the country will not use nuclear weapons unless its sovereignty is threatened, state media in the country report.

It has made repeated threats of nuclear strikes against South Korea and the US.

But Kim Jong-un reportedly told the Workers’ Party Congress in Pyongyang that he is willing to normalise ties with previously hostile countries.

State media quoted Mr Kim as saying there should be more talks with South Korea to build trust and understanding.