Kim Yo-jong Rejects UN Condemnation, Reasserts North Korea’s NuclearWeapons Path
Seoul, South Korea – Kim Yo-jong, thepowerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and a senior official in the ruling Workers’ Party, has doubled down on Pyongyang’s nuclear weapons program,rejecting international condemnation of its recent intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) launch.
In a statement released through the state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) on November 2nd, Kim Yo-jong responded to a statement by UN Secretary-General António Guterres, who condemned the launch of the Hwasong-19 ICBM on October 31st.
We will never change our course, Kim Yo-jong declared, reiterating North Korea’s commitment to strengthening its nuclear capabilities. She dismissed Guterres’ condemnation as unjust and biased, arguing that the international community’s focus should be on the grave threat posed by the nuclear-based military alliance formed by North Korea’s adversaries.
Kim Yo-jong’s statement highlights the deepening tensions on the Korean peninsula, with North Korea continuing to escalate its military activities despite international pressure. The recent ICBM launch,which Pyongyang claims was a successful test of its most advanced weapon system, has further heightened concerns about the potential for regional instability.
The UN Security Council has imposed numerous sanctions on North Korea in response to its nuclear and ballistic missile programs. However, Pyongyang has consistently defied these sanctions, maintaining its stance that its nuclear weapons arenecessary for self-defense against perceived threats from the United States and its allies.
The latest statement from Kim Yo-jong suggests that North Korea is unlikely to abandon its nuclear ambitions anytime soon, further complicating efforts to achieve denuclearization on the Korean peninsula. The international community faces a challenging task in finding adiplomatic solution to the ongoing crisis, as North Korea continues to prioritize its nuclear weapons program over engagement with the international community.
References:
- Korean Central News Agency (KCNA)
- United Nations
- Yonhap News Agency
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