Key facts
- Kim Yo Jong stated North Korea's nuclear program is 'absolutely nonnegotiable.'
- She called U.S. denuclearization efforts an 'anachronistic dream.'
- North Korea will continue to expand its nuclear arsenal.
- The statements were made ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit.
Kim Yo Jong, the influential sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, has firmly stated that the nation's nuclear program is 'absolutely nonnegotiable' and that it will continue to expand its atomic arsenal. She dismissed the United States' pursuit of denuclearization as an 'anachronistic dream,' asserting that no party would be bound by unilateral U.S. rhetoric. These strong declarations come shortly before the anticipated visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping, underscoring North Korea's unwavering stance on its nuclear capabilities and its strategic diplomatic positioning. North Korea will not relinquish its status as a nuclear-armed state and will not tolerate threats.