North Korea slams U.S. and Asian rivals for 'absurd' denuclearization plans

North Korea criticized the U.S. and Asian neighbors for pursuing denuclearization, vowing to expand its nuclear forces under Kim Jong Un’s leadership. The U.S., South Korea, and Japan reaffirmed their commitment to countering Pyongyang’s nuclear ambitions through military cooperation and sanctions, leading North Korea to warn of decisive counteraction against perceived threats. Kim’s focus on strengthening ties with Russia amid concerns of economic assistance and advanced technology to bolster North Korea’s arsenal, amidst speculation of a possible resumption of diplomacy with the U.S. following Trump’s election win.

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