Kim Yo-jong: North Korea's Nuclear Status 'Absolutely Irreversible'
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Kim Yo-jong, sister of Kim Jong-un, states North Korea's nuclear-armed status is irreversible and nonnegotiable, rejecting denuclearization efforts.
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North Korea has consistently refused to negotiate its nuclear program despite international sanctions and pressure.
SEOUL, June 7 (Yonhap) -- Kim Yo-jong, the powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, has stated that her country's status as a nuclear-armed state is "absolutely irreversible" and vowed not to tolerate any threats against it, according to the North's state media. In a statement released through the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) on Saturday, Kim reiterated Pyongyang's position that its nuclear weapons program is nonnegotiable while rejecting international efforts aimed at denuclearization.
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Increased diplomatic tensions between North Korea and the US/South Korea
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- How will the international community respond to North Korea's statement?
