North Korea reaffirms nuclear status a day before Chinese president's visit - Reuters
North Korea reaffirms nuclear status a day before Chinese president's visit Reuters
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"Our status as a nuclear power is absolutely non-negotiable."
— Kim Yo Jong , Politician
"Some officials in the United States still have yet to awaken from their escapist and anachronistic dream."
— Kim Yo Jong , Politician
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Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Kim Jong Un is the Supreme Leader of North Korea.
The sister of Kim Jong Un, influential in North Korea's communications and foreign policy.
Xi Jinping is the General Secretary of the Communist Party of China and President of China.
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Kim Yo Jong, sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, emphasized that North Korea's nuclear status is irreversible and warned against any threats, coinciding with Chinese President Xi Jinping's upcoming visit to Pyongyang.
North Korea's recent nuclear-themed messaging, including the unveiling of a new nuclear material production factory and showcasing of a new warship, appears aimed at reinforcing its nuclear status ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit.
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North Korea plans to build a 10,000-ton destroyer and develop secret underwater weapons, showcasing its military capabilities ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Pyongyang.
Kim Yo Jong, sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, declared that North Korea's nuclear status is irreversible and warned against any threats, ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Pyongyang.
Kim Yo Jong stated that North Korea's nuclear weapons programme is 'absolutely non-negotiable' and warned against any threats, ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Pyongyang.
Kim Yo Jong, sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, stated that North Korea will never back down on its status as a nuclear-armed state, ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Pyongyang.
Kim Yo Jong reaffirmed North Korea's nuclear status as 'absolutely irreversible' and dismissed U.S. claims about denuclearization discussions between Xi Jinping and Donald Trump as false.
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