North Korea Rejects Denuclearization at UN, Keeps Door Open

At the UN, North Korea's representative, Kim Son Gyong, said his country will never give up its nuclear weapons.

He explained that giving up nukes would be like giving up their independence.

This was a rare appearance at the UN by a high-ranking North Korean official.

Kim Jong Un said he is open to dialogue with the United States if his nuclear arsenal remains intact.

South Korea's president vowed to work to end tensions with the North, but does not seek regime change.