What does North Korea have in store for the next U.S. president?

TOKYO -- As former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris go toe to toe, North Korea is among many countries paying keen attention to the 2024 U.S. presidential election -- but from an unusual standpoint.

At a military ceremony on Aug. 4, North Korea's leader, Kim Jong Un, sounded in two minds about his belligerent hermit nation's relationship with the U.S. He said his country, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, should be more thoroughly prepared to square off with the U.S. if need be. But he also said Pyongyang has the choice of engaging in dialogue with Washington.