Overview
- The G7 foreign ministers, meeting in Canada, condemned Pyongyang’s nuclear and ballistic missile programs and reaffirmed a goal of complete denuclearization under U.N. resolutions.
- North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son-hui denounced the communiqué as hostile, saying the country’s nuclear status is protected by its constitution and will not change due to external pressure.
- Choe said the DPRK’s resolve to retain its arsenal is “firm and unwavering” as long as it perceives ongoing nuclear threats from outside powers.
- The G7 statement highlighted grave concern over North Korea’s cryptocurrency thefts and urged a prompt resolution of longstanding abduction cases.
- The communiqué reiterated support for Ukraine and condemned military assistance to Russia from North Korea and Iran, with allied assessments also alleging North Korean transfers of weapons and personnel to Russia since 2024.