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In a bold and confrontational move, North Korea has drawn a sharp red line for future negotiations with the United States. On Monday, July 29, 2025, Kim Yo-jong, the powerful sister and close advisor to leader Kim Jong-un, declared that Pyongyang will not entertain any dialogue related to denuclearization unless Washington formally recognizes North Korea as a legitimate nuclear state. She stated that despite a “decent” personal rapport between former U.S. President Donald Trump and her brother, this connection does not justify surrendering their strategic weapons.
This statement comes amid growing speculation that Trump may consider reviving stalled nuclear discussions. However, North Korea firmly rejected such speculation, calling it a "false American illusion" unless accompanied by a complete policy reversal. Kim Yo-jong dismissed Washington’s old framework for denuclearization as "detached from current geopolitical realities", insisting that such an approach is outdated and counterproductive. Her message was direct: “The U.S. must accept the undeniable truth—North Korea is a nuclear power. Refusal to do so will lead only to further diplomatic gridlock.”
Over the past several months, Pyongyang has significantly increased the frequency and sophistication of its missile launches, backed by intelligence reports suggesting major advancements in its nuclear arsenal. With these developments, North Korea has shifted its diplomatic tone, viewing future talks not as a path to disarmament, but rather as an opportunity to legitimize its nuclear status on the global stage. This hardline position puts Washington, especially a potential second Trump administration, in a tight corner: either acknowledge North Korea’s nuclear capability or risk deeper diplomatic isolation.
Despite public comments from U.S. officials claiming dialogue remains an option, Pyongyang’s new conditions make any near-term negotiations highly unlikely. This latest stance marks one of the most definitive and uncompromising signals from North Korea in recent years.
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