Kim Jong Un says North Korea will never give up on nuclear weapons

In a speech to parliament on March 24, 2026, Kim Jong Un stated that North Korea would never abandon its pursuit of nuclear weapons. He accused the United States of "state terrorism" in its conflict with Iran. Kim warned that any threats directed towards North Korea would be met with a "merciless" response. The speech underscores North Korea's continued commitment to its nuclear program and its antagonistic stance towards the United States. The location of the speech was North Korea.