North Korea Tells UN Japan's Military Buildup Could Spark Nuclear War, Says Its Nuclear Status Is 'Irreversible'
Pyongyang used the UN General Assembly to accuse Japan of rearmament and warn of catastrophic consequences, while insisting it will never give up its nuclear arsenal.
North Korea warned the United Nations on Monday that Japan's military buildup risks triggering a nuclear war, according to the country's envoy speaking at the UN General Assembly [252516].
The envoy said North Korea's status as a nuclear weapons state is "irreversible" and cannot be negotiated away [252516]. The warning came as Pyongyang accused Japan of "attempts at rearmament," calling these moves a direct threat to regional security [252516].
The statement signals that North Korea will not trade its nuclear arsenal for aid or diplomatic deals [252516]. Japan has not yet responded to the accusation [252516].