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- 1North Korea tells UN its nuclear status is irreversible●DPR Korea tells UN its nuclear status is ‘irreversible’, rejects outside pressure
North Korea has told the United Nations that its status as a nuclear-armed state is irreversible and rejected outside pressure to abandon its weapons programme. The declaration signals Pyongyang's refusal to negotiate denuclearization, drawing renewed attention to diplomatic deadlocks and regional security concerns involving the US, South Korea, and other parties.
- 2North Korea laments 'mutual distrust' in UN address●North Korea uses UN platform to lament 'mutual distrust' and tension
North Korea has used its platform at the United Nations to complain of 'mutual distrust' and rising tension, framing international relations as increasingly confrontational. The remarks come as Pyongyang remains under tight international sanctions over its weapons programmes, and the speech is drawing attention for its tone of grievance at a moment of heightened friction on the Korean peninsula.