KRA top North Korean official, Kim Yo-jong, criticized ASEAN for advocating a denuclearized Korean Peninsula, calling the stance 'stupid and foolish.' This comes after ASEAN expressed concerns over North Korea's nuclear weapons development at its recent regional forum. North Korea maintains its right to develop nuclear weapons despite UN Security Council sanctions, a position enshrined in its constitution in 2023. Kim Yo-jong accused ASEAN of acting as a 'hired mouthpiece' for the United States and emphasized that North Korea's nuclear program is non-negotiable. This follows previous statements from Kim Yo-jong asserting that North Korea's nuclear weapons program is a 'line of no retreat,' especially after the collapse of the 2019 U.S.-North Korea summit.
Bias read (Progressive): The article presents North Korea's perspective on the issue of denuclearization, using strong language such as 'stupid and foolish' and 'wild dream' to criticize ASEAN's stance. The framing emphasizes North Korea's position as being under threat from external forces like the U.S., while portraying d
