Kim Yo-jong: North Korea's nukes are core interests, denuclearization off-limits
Quick Look
Kim Yo-jong, sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, stated that the country's nuclear weapons are core interests and denuclearization is a "line of no retreat." She criticized the US and allies for "anachronistic" demands, calling denuclearization an "irreversibly finalized agenda."
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Why It Matters
Kim Yo-jong's statement comes in response to a joint statement by G7 leaders reaffirming their commitment to North Korea's complete denuclearization.
SEOUL, June 18 (Yonhap) -- The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un on Thursday denounced international calls for denuclearization, describing the country's nuclear weapons as its "core interests" and denuclearization as a "line of no retreat that can never be crossed," Pyongyang's state media reported.
In a statement carried by the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), Kim Yo-jong criticized the United States and its allies for making what she called "anachronistic" demands for North Korea's denuclearization.
She reiterated that denuclearization is an "irreversibly finalized agenda."
Kim's remarks came in response to a joint statement Wednesday by leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) nations, which reaffirmed their commitment to the "complete denuclearization" of North Korea.
Open Questions
- Will North Korea engage in further dialogue?
- What are the implications of this stance for future negotiations?
