Kim Yo Jong, the powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, has reiterated that the country's nuclear programme is 'absolutely non-negotiable.' In a statement released on Sunday, she dismissed the United States' attempts to denuclearise North Korea as an 'anachronistic dream.'
Kim Yo Jong's Strong Statement
Speaking through state media, Kim Yo Jong emphasised that North Korea would never give up its nuclear weapons, which she described as a fundamental right to self-defence. She criticised Washington for what she called a 'hostile policy' and insisted that dialogue on denuclearisation was futile.
US Denuclearisation Efforts Rejected
The remarks come amid stalled negotiations between Pyongyang and Washington. Kim Yo Jong accused the US of maintaining double standards by demanding North Korea's disarmament while possessing nuclear arsenals itself. She called the US approach 'absurd' and reaffirmed North Korea's commitment to bolstering its nuclear deterrent.
Analysts suggest that Kim Yo Jong's statement signals a hardening of North Korea's stance ahead of any potential diplomatic engagements. The nuclear programme remains a central pillar of the Kim regime's survival strategy, and the leadership views it as non-negotiable despite international sanctions.
The international community, including China and Russia, has called for restraint and a return to dialogue. However, North Korea has consistently rejected any preconditions for talks, insisting that its nuclear status must be accepted as a reality.
