North Korea says it is not bound by any treaty on nuclear non-proliferation
Summary
North Korea’s ambassador to the United Nations said that the country will not follow any international treaty on nuclear weapons. North Korea left the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) in 2003 and says it will keep its nuclear weapons no matter what other countries say.Key Facts
- North Korea withdrew from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) in 2003.
- Since leaving, North Korea has conducted six nuclear tests and is believed to have dozens of nuclear warheads.
- Ambassador Kim Song said North Korea’s nuclear status is part of its constitution and will not change.
- North Korea rejects pressure from the United States and other countries to give up its nuclear weapons.
- The NPT Review Conference is happening at the United Nations, where the US and others criticize North Korea’s nuclear program.
- North Korea has supported Russia’s invasion of Ukraine with troops and artillery and may be getting military help from Moscow.
- There are nine countries with nuclear weapons, holding a total of over 12,000 warheads, with the US and Russia holding nearly 90%.
- The US, under President Donald Trump, continues to oppose Iran’s nuclear ambitions, while Iran denies wanting nuclear weapons and insists on its right to enrich uranium.
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