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North Korea says 'denuclearisation' is a matter terminated irreversibly

From The Straits Times · () English

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  • North Korea declared its denuclearization is an irreversible and finalized matter.
  • The statement condemned recent U.S.-South Korea nuclear deterrence talks.
  • North Korea asserted its status as a nuclear weapons state, unaffected by U.S. rhetoric.

North Korea has declared that its denuclearization is a matter that has been irreversibly finalized, issuing a strong condemnation of recent nuclear deterrence talks between the United States and South Korea. The statement, carried by state media KCNA, asserts the country's firm stance on its nuclear capabilities.

A spokesperson for North Korea's foreign ministry stated that the U.S. and its allies' rhetoric and cooperation regarding nuclear threats will not influence North Korea's irreversible position as a nuclear weapons state. The spokesperson emphasized that "The 'denuclearisation' is an irreversibly finalised matter."

The U.S. and its vassal forces' meaningless rhetoric against the DPRK and cooperation in posing a nuclear threat to it can never affect the irreversible position of the DPRK as a nuclear weapons state.

โ€” North Korea's foreign ministry spokespersonCondemning U.S.-South Korea nuclear deterrence talks and asserting North Korea's nuclear status.

This declaration follows discussions held last week in Seoul between U.S. and South Korean officials. The talks, part of their Nuclear Consultative Group (NCG), focused on strengthening nuclear deterrence and readiness in response to North Koreaโ€™s escalating weapons program. The North Korean statement directly challenges the premise of these discussions and reaffirms its commitment to maintaining its nuclear arsenal.

The 'denuclearisation' is an irreversibly finalised matter.

โ€” North Korea's foreign ministry spokespersonDeclaring North Korea's stance on denuclearization.
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