Kim Jong Un’s sister calls US push for its denuclearization ‘anachronistic dream’
Kim Yo Jong, sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, criticized the US's call for North Korea's denuclearization, labeling it an 'anachronistic dream.' She stated that North Korea will continue to expand its nuclear arsenal in response to perceived threats. This statement coincides with Chinese President Xi Jinping's upcoming visit to North Korea for discussions with Kim Jong Un.
- ▪Kim Yo Jong dismissed US claims regarding denuclearization as false information.
- ▪North Korea is focused on enlarging its nuclear arsenal following the collapse of diplomacy with the US in 2019.
- ▪Kim Jong Un has called for a significant increase in missile production capacity under a five-year plan.
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World News Kim Jong Un’s sister calls US push for its denuclearization ‘anachronistic dream’ By Associated Press Published June 7, 2026, 2:57 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called a US push for the denuclearization of North Korea an “anachronistic dream,” saying Sunday the North will steadily expand its nuclear arsenal in the face of US-led threats. The statement came a day before Chinese President Xi Jinping visits North Korea for talks with Kim Jong Un, in his first visit to the country in seven years.
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