Kim Jong Un: Denuclearisation is a red line North Korea will never cross
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- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un stated that denuclearisation is a non-negotiable red line and that any attempt to threaten their core interests would invite disaster.
- He described nuclear weapons as a self-defensive deterrent and called arguments for denuclearisation outdated.
- G7 leaders expressed concern over North Korea's programs and reaffirmed their commitment to complete denuclearisation.
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Warum es wichtig ist
North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un has reiterated the country's nuclear stance, while the G7 has expressed concern and reaffirmed denuclearisation goals.
“Denuclearisation is the line of no retreat that can never be crossed,” Kim was quoted as saying, adding that anyone who tried to hurt the core interests of a nuclear weapons state would be making “the worst option of inviting disaster”.
Kim also said North Korea’s nuclear weapons were a self-defensive deterrent acquired in response to what she called persistent nuclear threats from its enemies, and described them as a “cornerstone” for ensuring peace.
She said arguments calling for denuclearisation were “completely out of date” and would not change no matter how loudly any group criticised North Korea’s nuclear programme.
In a joint statement issued on Wednesday after their summit, G7 leaders expressed “deep concern” about North Korea’s nuclear and ballistic missile programmes and reaffirmed their commitment to the country’s complete denuclearisation in accordance with UN Security Council resolutions.
Offene Fragen
- Will North Korea's stance change?
- What are the G7's next steps?
