North Korea defends nuclear status at UN General Assembly

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Addressing the 81st UN General Assembly, North Korean Deputy Foreign Minister Kim Son Gyong warned of a global reality defined by unprecedented mutual distrust and confrontation. He asserted that the era of a single nation unilaterally dominating international politics has ended, advocating instead for a multilateral and multipolar world order based on justice and equality.

Kim defended North Korea's nuclear arsenal as an absolute and irresistible force essential for safeguarding the nation's sovereignty, security, and peace against external aggression. He claimed that the absence of physical conflict on the Korean Peninsula is due to North Korea's powerful military deterrence. Furthermore, he insisted that the country's nuclear status is physically and legally established and cannot be reversed.

The diplomat heavily criticized the security partnership between the United States, South Korea, and Japan, describing it as a destabilizing factor that increases regional insecurity. He specifically condemned U.S. support for South Korea's pursuit of nuclear-powered submarines and the deployment of advanced military equipment in the region. Additionally, North Korea's Foreign Ministry issued a memorandum accusing the United States of abandoning its disarmament obligations and driving the global nuclear order into a crisis through its own proliferation activities.

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Democratic People’s Republic of Korea · Kim Son Gyong · North Korea · South Korea · United Nations · United States

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[● 6 SOURCES] North Korea's nuclear status is physically and legally established and cannot be reversed. www.globaldiasporanews.com · lat.sputnikportal.rs · sputnikportal.rs · imprensapublica.com.br · biz.heraldcorp.com · +1 more
[● 11 SOURCES] North Korea's nuclear deterrent is designed to safeguard its sovereignty, security, and peace. www.globaldiasporanews.com · lat.sputnikportal.rs · sputnikportal.rs · www.europesays.com · nuevolaredo.tv · +6 more
[● 5 SOURCES] North Korea advocates for a multilateral and multipolar world order based on justice and equality. baoquangninh.vn · www.europesays.com · www.wdio.com · www.kob.com · www.newsday.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The North Korean Foreign Ministry accused the United States of abandoning its disarmament obligations. www.koreaherald.com
[● 4 SOURCES] North Korea credits its military deterrence for preventing physical conflict on the Korean Peninsula. www.europesays.com · www.wdio.com · www.kob.com · www.newsday.com
[● 2 SOURCES] North Korea launched two short-range ballistic missiles two days prior to the UN session. baoquangninh.vn · www.europesays.com
[● 8 SOURCES] Kim criticized the security partnership between the US, South Korea, and Japan as a destabilizing factor. www.europesays.com · lat.sputnikportal.rs · sputnikportal.rs · www.globaldiasporanews.com · imprensapublica.com.br · +3 more
[● 9 SOURCES] The world is experiencing unprecedented mutual distrust and confrontation. baoquangninh.vn · www.europesays.com · www.globaldiasporanews.com · www.wdio.com · www.kob.com · +4 more