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North Korea stated on Sunday that its status as a nuclear weapons state is "irreversible" and essential to regional stability, rejecting renewed calls by the United States and its allies for denuclearisation.

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North Korea, United States, South Korea, Japan, Kim Yo Jong, Kim Jong Un, Donald Trump, Chinese President Xi Jinping
What
North Korea stated on Sunday that its status as a nuclear weapons state is "irreversible" and essential to regional stability, rejecting renewed calls by the United States and its allies for denuclearisation.
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Sun, 14 Jun 2026 03:00:00 GMT · 3h 7m ago
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Why
An unnamed spokesperson for North Korea’s foreign ministry said US-led security cooperation in the region and weapons transfers to South Korea and Japan justified Pyongyang’s continued pursuit of nuclear weapons.
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This declaration by North Korea underscores a firm stance against international denuclearization efforts and could lead to further escalation of tensions and military posturing in the Korean Peninsula and surrounding region. It signals a hardening of North Korea's position, making future diplomatic resolutions more challenging.

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    North Korea stated on Sunday that its status as a nuclear weapons state is "irreversible" and essential to regional stability, rejecting renewed calls by the United States and its allies for denuclearisation.
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    Kim pledged unwavering support for Moscow’s policies and vowed that North Korea would “always stand together with the Russian Federation” in a congratulatory message sent on the occasion of Russia Day on June 12.
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