North Korea rejects call to halt nuclear tests
- Posted on September 24, 2026
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In brief
Pyongyang firmly rejects international pressure to abandon its nuclear program, asserting the permanence of its atomic weapons capability. The dismissal follows coordinated diplomatic efforts by the US, South Korea, and Japan advocating for compliance with UN resolutions on denuclearization. North Korea's government interprets these multilateral initiatives as hostile threats, further escalating regional tensions and stalling any potential dialogue on arms control measures.
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North Korea rejects call to halt nuclear tests
North Korea's foreign ministry has dismissed calls from an international group to stop nuclear tests. The meeting urged North Korea to comply with UN Security Council resolutions regarding denuclearization. North Korea's foreign minister emphasized the country's irreversible nuclear weapons status. Tensions continue to rise following discussions among the United States, South Korea, and Japan on denuclearization. North Korea perceives these statements as provocations from hostile external forces against its state.
