Overview

• Kim Yo Jong, sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, reaffirmed that North Korea's nuclear weapons program is irreversible and enshrined in its constitution.
• She criticized US-led denuclearization efforts as a denial of North Korea's sovereignty and labeled such discussions as hostile acts.
• Her remarks followed a diplomatic meeting where the US, South Korea, and Japan reiterated their commitment to denuclearizing North Korea.
• Kim warned that continued external pressure would only strengthen North Korea's justification for advancing its nuclear capabilities for self-defense.
• Regional tensions have intensified after South Korea fired warning shots at North Korean soldiers who crossed the border, further straining relations.