North Korea envoy: nuclear status irreversible 'in any circumstances'

A senior North Korean diplomat in Washington reiterated that Pyongyang's nuclear status is irreversible under any circumstances, reaffirming a long-standing position. This signals no shift in North Korea's negotiating stance ahead of potential diplomatic engagements. The statement underscores the continued impasse in denuclearization talks and reinforces the permanence of North Korea's nuclear program.