North Korea Declares Nuclear Arsenal Non-Negotiable

Pyongyang emphasizes its nuclear weapons as essential for national defense, while the U.S. reiterates its commitment to denuclearization.

North Korea's state news agency KCNA announced that the country's nuclear weapons program is not open for negotiation, describing it as a critical defense against perceived threats.
KCNA justified North Korea's policy of 'limitless nuclear armament' as necessary to safeguard national sovereignty and regional peace.
U.S. President Donald Trump reaffirmed the United States' goal of achieving complete denuclearization of North Korea during a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba.
Trump highlighted his positive personal relationship with Kim Jong Un, referencing their past diplomatic engagements during his first term, including three high-profile summits.
Despite prior diplomatic efforts between the U.S. and North Korea, no agreement on denuclearization has been reached to date.