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Kim Yo-jong rejects IAEA denuclearization calls, reaffirms DPRK nuclear status
Yonhap ENLO·KP · KR · US·about 6 hours ago
Kim Yo Jong reiterated that denuclearization demands will not affect Pyongyang's defense plans, signaling continued rejection of negotiations. This reaffirms established policy rather than a shift, but underscores the diplomatic impasse. The statement may harden international positions ahead of potential talks.
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Kim Yo Jong, a senior North Korean official, has unequivocally stated that North Korea's nuclear status is irreversible and that denuclearization demands are futile. This reaffirms Pyongyang's established policy, indicating no shift in its nuclear posture and a continued rejection of diplomatic engagement on denuclearization. The statements underscore a diplomatic impasse with high confidence.