Kim Yo Jong, sister of the North Korean leader, stated today (Thursday) in response to discussions about North Korea's nuclear disarmament at the International Atomic Energy Agency meeting that the country's position as a nuclear-armed state is absolute and unchangeable. She referred to these discussions as "familiar foolish remarks" and emphasized Pyongyang's opposition to international calls to abandon its nuclear capabilities.
Concerns About North Korea's Nuclear Program
These remarks come as the topic of North Korea's nuclear program and calls for the country's nuclear disarmament remain focal points in meetings related to the International Atomic Energy Agency. At the 70th General Conference of the Atomic Energy Agency in Vienna, representatives from various countries expressed their concerns about the expansion of North Korea's nuclear capacity and called for Pyongyang to completely and verifiably abandon its nuclear weapons program.
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Pyongyang's Staunch Position
The European Union has also stated that North Korea cannot be recognized as a nuclear-armed state under the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) or any other special status. In recent years, Pyongyang has repeatedly declared that its nuclear program and missile capabilities are essential for the security and deterrence of the country and is unwilling to abandon them.
This East Asian country withdrew from the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons in 2003 and has conducted several nuclear tests since 2006. The United Nations Security Council has also imposed sanctions on the country in response to Pyongyang's nuclear and missile programs. In this context, Kim Yo Jong has responded to global criticisms by emphasizing that North Korea is committed to expanding its nuclear arsenal and has shown that Pyongyang will not yield to international pressures.
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