North Korea says 'denuclearisation' is a matter terminated irreversibly - Reuters
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"abandon all its nuclear weapons and any other weapons of mass destruction as well as ballistic missile programs in accordance with all relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions."
— Marco Rubio , Politician
"The 'denuclearization' is an irreversibly finalized matter."
— North Korean spokesperson , Other
"It is an unreasonable talk and fantastic daydream to mention about disarming the other belligerent party's nuclear weapons."
— North Korean spokesperson , Other
"No matter how hard the U.S., Japan and the ROK may quibble, they will never change the present position of the DPRK as a nuclear weapons state."
— North Korean spokesperson , Other
"false information"
— Kim Yo-jong , Politician
"anachronistic dream"
— Kim Yo-jong , Politician
"Steadily beefing up the nuclear war deterrent for self-defence … is an irreversible final conclusion to be carried out unconditionally."
— Kim Yo-jong , Politician
"The DPRK [Democratic People’s Republic of Korea]’s status as a nuclear weapons state is the line of no retreat and it is a stark reality whether anyone recognises it or not."
— Kim Yo-jong , Politician
"never compromise as regards the issue of defence and sovereignty."
— Kim Yo-jong , Politician
"The 'denuclearization' is an irreversibly finalized matter."
— North Korea’s foreign ministry spokesperson , Other
"We will officially recognize South Korea as the most hostile country and deal with it thoroughly by rejecting and ignoring it through the most explicit words and actions."
— Lee Jae Myung , Politician
"The ‘denuclearisation’ is an irreversibly finalised matter."
— Kim Jong Un , Politician
Key People
European Council President.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Kim Jong-un is the Supreme Leader of North Korea.
Kim Jong Un is the Supreme Leader of North Korea.
Kim Yo-jong is the sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and an influential political figure in North Korea.
Lee Jae Myung is the President of South Korea.
U.S. Secretary of State.
An unnamed spokesperson from North Korea's foreign ministry.
A representative of North Korea's foreign ministry who issued a statement on denuclearization.
Ursula von der Leyen is the president of the European Commission.
Xi Jinping is the General Secretary of the Communist Party of China and President of China.
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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has pledged to irreversibly cement his country’s status as a nuclear power while maintaining a hard-line stance toward South Korea, which he called the 'most hostile' state.
North Korean officials on Monday said the country's status as nuclear state 'has become irreversible,' despite efforts by the West to negotiate an end to the production of those weapons, according to state media.
North Korea on Monday vowed to 'steadily update and strengthen' its nuclear capabilities, a firm rejection of the G7's call for Pyongyang to 'abandon' its nuclear ambitions.
The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has called a U.S. push for denuclearization of North Korea 'anachronistic dreams.'
North Korea declared that denuclearisation is an irreversible matter, condemning recent U.S. and South Korean nuclear deterrence talks.
North Korea condemned recent U.S. and South Korean nuclear deterrence talks, stating that denuclearisation is an irreversible matter.
North Korea condemned a joint statement by South Korea and the EU rejecting its nuclear status, reaffirming its hostile policy towards Seoul.
North Korea stated that denuclearisation is an irreversible matter, criticizing recent U.S.-South Korea nuclear deterrence discussions.
North Korea labeled denuclearization as 'irreversibly finalized,' denouncing recent U.S.-South Korea talks on nuclear deterrence.
North Korea declared its nuclear weapons programme irreversible, challenging U.S. calls for denuclearisation ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit.
North Korea criticized U.S. and South Korean discussions on nuclear deterrence, reaffirming its stance as a nuclear weapons state.
North Korea declared that denuclearisation is an irreversible matter, condemning recent U.S.-South Korea nuclear deterrence talks.
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