New York City witnessed a stark declaration on September 29, 2025. North Korea’s Vice Foreign Minister, Mr. Kim Son Gyong, stood before the United Nations General Assembly. He made it crystal clear: his nation will not give up its nuclear weapons.
Mr. Kim explained this stance as a necessary move. He said nuclear arms are crucial for keeping things balanced on the Korean Peninsula. This defiant statement came despite years of international pleas. Many countries have urged Pyongyang to stop its nuclear program.
He painted a grim picture of regional security. Mr. Kim claimed the Korean Peninsula faces its most serious challenges yet. He specifically pointed to joint military exercises. These drills involve the United States, South Korea, and Japan. He called them provocative and a growing danger. According to Mr. Kim, the latest exercises were bigger than ever. They happened more often and covered wider areas.
Pyongyang has even written nuclear development into its constitution. Mr. Kim stressed that this makes their commitment permanent. He stated that the country will absolutely never abandon these efforts.