Archive · 15 Sep 2025
North Korea Declares Nuclear Status 'Irreversible,' Condemns US
North Korea's UN mission stated its nuclear status is now permanent.
The nation's laws ensure this will never change.
This statement followed US calls for North Korea to give up its nuclear weapons.
North Korea said it will not denuclearize.
It also stated that the IAEA has no right to interfere.
North Korea withdrew from the IAEA over 30 years ago.
Their leader also said the country would build both nuclear and conventional armed forces.
North Korea declared its nuclear status 'permanently enshrined'.
The statement was made in response to US demands for denuclearization.
The DPRK views the US stance as a 'grave political provocation'.
North Korea stated the IAEA has no authority to interfere in their nuclear program.
The declaration follows Kim Jong Un's visit to weapons research facilities.
- Who
- North Korea's UN mission
- What
- Declared its nuclear-armed status irreversible.
- When
- Monday
- Where
- IAEA Board of Governors meeting.
- Why
- In response to US calls for denuclearization.
North Korea
United States
Nuclear Weapons Status
North Korea
Permanent and irreversible.
United States
Calls for denuclearization.
IAEA Authority
North Korea
IAEA has no legal authority to interfere.
United States
IAEA has authority to call for inspections and safety.
- Country
- North Korea
- Statement
- Nuclear status is irreversible
- Official Name
- Democratic People's Republic of Korea
- IAEA Relation
- Withdrew in 1994
- Leader
- Kim Jong Un
- Event
- Failed 2019 summit on denuclearization
