Kim Yo Jong declares that Pyongyang's nuclear status is non-negotiable, days before the Chinese president's official visit on June 8 and 9...
North Korea has sent a clear message to the international community, declaring that its status as a nuclear power is not up for discussion or negotiation. The statement comes just days before Chinese President Xi Jinping's official visit to Pyongyang.
Kim Yo Jong, the sister of leader Kim Jong Un and one of the regime's most influential figures, presented the country's official position in a statement carried by the state news agency KCNA. She stressed that any questioning of North Korea's nuclear capabilities is unacceptable.
"Our status as a nuclear power is completely non-negotiable," Kim Yo Jong declared, adding that the country "will not tolerate any threat."
This stance confirms that Pyongyang does not intend to return to negotiations to limit its nuclear and missile programs, despite international pressure.
The statement takes on special significance due to the timing of its release, as it coincides with Xi Jinping's announced visit to North Korea on June 8 and 9. According to official announcements from both countries, the visit aims to emphasize the close relations and strategic partnership between Beijing and Pyongyang.
North Korea's nuclear and missile programs continue to be a source of tension in Northeast Asia, raising ongoing concerns for the United States and its allies in the region.
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