N. Korea Can Never Gain Status of Nuclear Power l KBS WORLD

The overseas ministry has confused that beneath the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, North Korea can by no means achieve the standing of a nuclear weapons state.

A ministry official superior the stance Wednesday, a day after U.S. protection secretary nominee Pete Hegseth described the North as a “nuclear energy” in a written opening assertion for his affirmation listening to, during which he mentioned the North’s nuclear weapons pose a risk not solely to the Indo-Pacific area but additionally to the entire world. 

The official added that the White Home has affirmed that its current stance of not recognizing the North as a nuclear energy stays unchanged.

Citing that the regime is growing nuclear weapons in violation of the treaty and UN Safety Council resolutions, the ministry official mentioned Seoul will proceed to work intently with the worldwide group to denuclearize the reclusive state.