SGNorth Korea's Kim Yo Jong criticized the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) for alleged double standards, accusing it of ignoring U.S. and South Korean nuclear activities while targeting North Korea's 'self-defensive' nuclear program. The IAEA recently passed a resolution condemning Pyongyang's nuclear weapons development, which North Korea rejected as biased. In a separate statement, North Korea's Foreign Ministry asserted that its nuclear status is 'irreversible' and supported by its nuclear deterrent. Meanwhile, reports indicate Kim Jong Un has been inspecting military facilities and emphasizing the need for modernized defense capabilities, including advanced artillery systems. Analysts note that North Korea has been upgrading its military with Russian assistance since 2024 and has drawn lessons from its involvement in the Ukraine conflict.
Bias read (Progressive): The article frames North Korea's actions as justified responses to perceived Western hypocrisy, using strong language like 'double standards,' 'biased viewpoint,' and 'fundamental factor causing the collapse of the international nuclear non-proliferation system.' It emphasizes North Korea's defiance
