North Korea says its nuclear status is ‘irreversible’ after UN atomic agency rebuke
North Korea, through Kim Jong Un's sister Kim Yo Jong, declared its nuclear status 'irreversible' following a rebuke from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). Kim Yo Jong accused the IAEA of double standards, claiming it ignored US and South Korean nuclear activities while criticizing Pyongyang's 'self-defensive' program. North Korea's Foreign Ministry echoed this, asserting its nuclear power status is backed by its deterrent.
Why it matters
This statement escalates tensions regarding nuclear proliferation and international security, challenging global non-proliferation efforts and potentially leading to further instability in the region. It underscores North Korea's firm stance on its nuclear program despite international condemnation.
Kim Jong Un’s sister, Kim Yo Jong, accused the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) of double standards after it adopted a resolution criticising Pyongyang’s nuclear weapons programme.
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