(LEAD) N. Korea says dialogue with U.S. an option but not a must for national interest

What happened: North Korea said dialogue with the United States remains an option for peace but is not necessary for its national interest. Kim Yo-jong made the remarks via KCNA, again rejecting the FBI finding that the regime was behind a Binance cryptocurrency theft. Key numbers: FBI finding cited theft of more than US$6 billion in cryptocurrency from Binance. Statement dated Nov. 4. Why it matters: Kim said the U.S. must abandon its hostile policy before any talks, and warned Pyongyang would respond to continued hostility with unspecified counteractions.

North Korea said dialogue with the United States remains an option for peace but is not necessary for its national interest. Kim Yo-jong made the remarks via KCNA, again rejecting the FBI finding that the regime was behind a Binance cryptocurrency theft.

Kim said the U.S. must abandon its hostile policy before any talks, and warned Pyongyang would respond to continued hostility with unspecified counteractions.