North Korea Rejects U.S. Denuclearization Demand
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North Korea has firmly rejected the United States’ demand for denuclearization, calling such a policy outdated and illogical. Pyongyang once again emphasized that nuclear weapons are a crucial tool for protecting its sovereignty and national security.
On February 15, the United States, Japan, and South Korea issued a trilateral statement reaffirming their commitment to the complete denuclearization of North Korea. They maintained a tough stance against Pyongyang, stating that any provocations or threats are unacceptable. This statement followed a meeting in Munich between U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Japanese Foreign Minister Iwaya Takeshi, and South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Tae-Yul.
In response, North Korea accused the three countries of "inciting collective confrontation and conflicts on the Korean Peninsula" through its state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA). Pyongyang described the denuclearization demand as "outdated and absurd," emphasizing that nuclear weapons are essential for protecting the country’s sovereignty.
In recent years, North Korea has heavily invested in nuclear weapons and missile technology. In October 2024, the country tested its solid-fuel Hwasong-19 intercontinental ballistic missile. General Gregory Guillot, head of the U.S. Northern Command and North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD), warned that this test could pose a threat to the U.S. early warning systems.
Furthermore, on February 8, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un stressed the need to further strengthen the country's military forces to safeguard its independence and security. He reaffirmed his policy of "unlimited defense buildup" and accused the U.S. of escalating regional tensions.
U.S. President Donald Trump met with North Korea's leader in 2018 and signed a declaration on the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula. However, North Korea has since chosen a strategy of strengthening its nuclear capabilities and has shown little interest in negotiations with the U.S.
In response, North Korea accused the three countries of "inciting collective confrontation and conflicts on the Korean Peninsula" through its state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA). Pyongyang described the denuclearization demand as "outdated and absurd," emphasizing that nuclear weapons are essential for protecting the country’s sovereignty.
In recent years, North Korea has heavily invested in nuclear weapons and missile technology. In October 2024, the country tested its solid-fuel Hwasong-19 intercontinental ballistic missile. General Gregory Guillot, head of the U.S. Northern Command and North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD), warned that this test could pose a threat to the U.S. early warning systems.
Furthermore, on February 8, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un stressed the need to further strengthen the country's military forces to safeguard its independence and security. He reaffirmed his policy of "unlimited defense buildup" and accused the U.S. of escalating regional tensions.
U.S. President Donald Trump met with North Korea's leader in 2018 and signed a declaration on the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula. However, North Korea has since chosen a strategy of strengthening its nuclear capabilities and has shown little interest in negotiations with the U.S.
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