North Korea Rejects G7's Nuclear Disarmament Demands, Defends Arsenal as Deterrent

North Korea's foreign minister Choe Son Hui has vehemently opposed the G7's push for complete denuclearisation of North Korea, as reported by state media KCNA on Friday.

The G7 countries released a joint statement on Wednesday following a meeting of foreign ministers in Canada, where they collectively condemned North Korea's nuclear weapons program and reaffirmed their commitment to achieving "complete denuclearisation" of the Korean peninsula.

Choe characterized this statement as a "disguised hostile act," asserting that such demands disregard North Korea's constitution. She further defended her country's nuclear arsenal, stating, "In the present grim geopolitical environment, the possession of nukes is the most correct option to deter the most dangerous and hostile states."

The foreign minister's strong rebuke highlights the continuing tensions between North Korea and Western powers regarding nuclear disarmament efforts in the region.