North Korea says nuclear status ‘will not change’ despite external pressure

North Korea's UN envoy stated that the country's nuclear status will not change despite external pressure, according to official media. Speaking at a UN review meeting of the nuclear non-proliferation treaty (NPT), the envoy asserted that Pyongyang is not bound by the NPT. North Korea withdrew from the treaty in 2003 and has since conducted six nuclear tests, leading to international sanctions and the development of a nuclear arsenal. The envoy's remarks underscore North Korea's continued defiance of international efforts to curb its nuclear program.

North Korea's UN Ambassador Kim Song declared that Pyongyang is not bound by any treaty on nuclear non-proliferation, stating its status as a nuclear-armed state is irreversible. This statement was made during a UN conference reviewing the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), where the US and other nations criticized North Korea's nuclear program. North Korea withdrew from the NPT in 2003 and has since conducted multiple nuclear tests, leading to UN sanctions. Ambassador Kim asserted that external pressure or claims will not alter their nuclear status, which he claims is enshrined in their constitution. The country maintains it will not relinquish its nuclear arsenal and intends to strengthen its capabilities.