Ahead of Xi visit, North Korea signals denuclearization is off the table
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Kim Yo-jong, the influential sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, declared that North Korea's nuclear weapons program is 'absolutely non-negotiable' and 'irreversible,' rejecting any possibility of denuclearization. The statement was made on the eve of Chinese President Xi Jinping's state visit to North Korea, reaffirming Pyongyang's commitment to its nuclear arsenal despite international sanctions.
Just one day before Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to arrive in Pyongyang for a rare state visit, North Korea on Sunday delivered an unmistakable message: Its nuclear weapons program is not up for negotiation.
A strongly worded statement by the North Korean leader's influential sister, Kim Yo-jong, and Kim Jong-un's inspection of nuclear and missile production facilities appear to be an attempt to define the terms of the summit before Xi even lands, making clear that any discussion of denuc ...