What did Kim Jong Un's sister say about North Korea's nuclear plans ahead of Xi Jinping's visit? - Moneycontrol.com

Published 7 June 2026 · world

Ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Pyongyang, Kim Yo Jong said North Korea's nuclear weapons policy is "irreversible and final", reaffirming the country's

Ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Pyongyang, Kim Yo Jong said North Korea's nuclear weapons policy is "irreversible and final", reaffirming the country's commitment to expanding its nuclear and missile capabilities. Ahead of Xi Jinping's visit, what did Kim Jong Un's sister say about North Korea's nuclear programme? North Korea has reiterated that it will not abandon its nuclear weapons programme, with Kim Yo Jong, the influential sister of leader Kim Jong Un, describing the country's nuclear policy as irreversible ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Pyongyang.

According to state-run KCNA, Kim dismissed reports that Xi and US President Donald Trump reaffirmed a shared goal of denuclearising the Korean Peninsula during their summit in May, calling such claims "false" and saying North Korea possessed "the most accurate information" regarding the discussions. "The policy of continuously strengthening self-defensive nuclear war deterrence, as declared by the head of state, is an irreversible and final conclusion that must be executed unconditionally," she said. Xi set for first North Korea visit in nearly seven years Xi is scheduled to visit North Korea on Monday for talks with Kim Jong Un, marking his first trip to the country in almost seven years.

The visit is widely seen as an effort by Beijing to reinforce ties with its only formal treaty ally amid growing regional tensions. Pyongyang accelerates nuclear and missile programmes The remarks come days after North Korea unveiled a new nuclear material production facility, where Kim Jong Un called for an "exponential" expansion of the country's nuclear arsenal. Analysts said the newly revealed uranium-enrichment site could strengthen Pyongyang's negotiating position ahead of the Xi-Kim summit while supporting plans for a faster expansion of its nuclear capabilities. Separately, Kim recently visited a major munitions factory and ordered missile production capacity to be increased 2.5 times over the next five years, according to South Korea's Yonhap News Agency, citing North Korea's Rodong Sinmun newspaper.

Nuclear stance remains unchanged Kim Yo Jong also warned that North Korea would not tolerate threats to its status as a nuclear-armed state, underscoring Pyongyang's continued focus on bolstering its military deterrence despite international calls for denuclearisation.