N. Korean FM slams G7 nations' call for denuclearization, says its nuclear pursuit remains 'steadfast'
North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son-hui denounced Thursday a joint call from major countries for denuclearization of the regime, saying its commitment to nuclear buildup remains "steadfast." Choe made the remarks in a commentary released by state media, after the Group of Seven (G7) advanced nations issued a joint statement following their foreign ministers' meeting in Paris earlier this week.…
North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son-hui harshly criticized the Group of Seven (G7) nations on Thursday for their call to denuclearize the country. Choe's stance, as outlined in a commentary published by state media, remains unshaken in its commitment to the nation's nuclear expansion. The comment came in response to the G7's joint statement, released following their foreign ministers' meeting in Paris earlier in the week.
The G7 nations strongly denounced North Korea's illicit nuclear weapons and ballistic missile programs, reaffirming their dedication to achieving the complete denuclearization of the country, in line with United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolutions. These UNSC resolutions explicitly forbid Pyongyang from developing such weapons.
Choe emphatically denounced the G7's harsh criticism, reaffirming in the most unambiguous terms the Democratic People's Republic of Korea's (DPRK) steadfast resolve to retain its nuclear arsenal.
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