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North Korea Dismisses Denuclearization Ahead of APEC Summit

11/1/2025

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North Korea called denuclearization a "pipe dream" ahead of the November 1, 2025 summit between President Lee Jae Myung of South Korea and Chinese President Xi Jinping at the APEC gathering in Gyeongju.
The summit agenda includes denuclearization.
North Korea's Vice Foreign Minister Pak Myong-ho condemned Seoul for raising the issue, citing that it shows a lack of understanding of North Korea's nuclear status.

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North Korea called denuclearization a "pipe dream" ahead of the November 1, 2025 summit between President Lee Jae Myung of South Korea and Chinese President Xi Jinping at the APEC gathering in Gyeongju.
The summit agenda includes denuclearization.
North Korea's Vice Foreign Minister Pak Myong-ho condemned Seoul for raising the issue, citing that it shows a lack of understanding of North Korea's nuclear status.