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North Korea Stands Firm on Nuclear Program | South Korea News
North Korea’s Vice Defense Minister, Kim Kang-il, delivered a defiant message at the Beijing Xiangshan Forum, declaring that Pyongyang’s nuclear program is irreversible and solely for self-defense—while directly blaming U.S. military drills for fueling its own arsenal. He urged global powers to abandon hopes of denuclearization, marking a significant escalation in tone since North Korea last attended the forum. This year’s high-level delegation, led by Kim Kang-il himself, reflects deepening ties with China following recent summits, as he also met with Chinese defense leaders to boost…
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