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In a Rare UN Appearance, Senior North Korean Diplomat Insists His Country Won’t Give up Nukes

North Korea insists its nuclear weapons are essential for sovereignty and deterrence amid ongoing U.S.-led military drills and international sanctions, reaffirming its constitutional right.

  • North Korea's Vice Foreign Minister Kim Son Gyong stated at the U.N. that his country will never relinquish its nuclear program, which he claims is vital for its sovereignty and existence.
  • Kim criticized U.S.-led military exercises with South Korea and Japan, asserting that they provoke a heightened threat.
  • The U.N. has imposed sanctions on North Korea since 2006 to halt its nuclear program, but Russia and China are advocating for an easing of these sanctions.
  • North Korea's leadership expressed interest in resuming talks with the U.S., but insists on maintaining nuclear capabilities as a non-negotiable condition.
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Portfolio.hu broke the news in on Monday, September 29, 2025.
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