North Korea Declares Nuclear Program ‘Absolutely Non-Negotiable’
Pyongyang, June 7, 2026 — North Korea has issued a firm warning ahead of an anticipated visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping, with Kim Jong Un’s powerful sister reaffirming that the country’s nuclear ambitions are completely off the table.Kim Yo Jong, widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in the North Korean leadership,…
Pyongyang, June 7, 2026 — North Korea has issued a firm warning ahead of an anticipated visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping, with Kim Jong Un’s powerful sister reaffirming that the country’s nuclear ambitions are completely off the table.
Kim Yo Jong, widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in the North Korean leadership, stated that Pyongyang would not entertain any negotiations over its nuclear programme under any circumstances. The declaration comes as President Xi’s visit to North Korea is expected to draw significant diplomatic attention across the region.
Analysts suggest the timing of the statement carries a pointed message — not only to Washington, but also to Beijing — that North Korea considers its nuclear capability a matter of absolute sovereignty and will resist any external pressure to scale back its weapons programme.
The visit by Xi Jinping is seen as a key moment in China-North Korea relations, though Pyongyang’s latest statement signals it will enter any talks on its own terms.
