Kim Yo-jong, the sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, has criticized international demands for denuclearization, asserting that North Korea’s nuclear weapons are non-negotiable. She condemned the US and its allies for their outdated insistence on denuclearization, stating that it is a red line that cannot be crossed. Kim’s comments were in response to the G7 leaders’ joint statement reaffirming their commitment to North Korea’s complete denuclearization in line with UN resolutions.
Kim Yo-jong dismissed the G7’s call for denuclearization as an agenda that can never be achieved, emphasizing that nuclear weapons are crucial for defending North Korea’s sovereignty. She emphasized that North Korea’s nuclear arsenal is a vital component of its self-defense strategy. The G7 leaders, including the US, UK, Canada, France, Germany, Japan, and Italy, expressed deep concerns over North Korea’s nuclear and missile programs and urged Pyongyang to address issues such as abductees and cybercrimes.
