North Korea Dismisses Denuclearization as a 'Pipe Dream,' Drawing 'Strong Words' Assessment
Ahead of the South Korea-China summit, North Korea released a statement dismissing the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula as an unrealizable 'pipe dream.' The statement was made public just before the summit between President Lee Jae-myung and Chinese President Xi Jinping on November 1, 2025. President Lee assessed that North Korea's expressions were milder compared to the past.
- North Korea vehemently criticized denuclearization claims through a statement just before the South Korea-China summit.
- President Lee Jae-myung analyzed that North Korea's expressions were less harsh than in the past.
- President Xi Jinping and President Lee Jae-myung held a South Korea-China summit on November 1st.
North Korea Claims Denuclearization a 'Pipe Dream'
In the statement, North Korea reiterated its existing position, claiming that denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula is an unrealizable 'pipe dream.' The timing of the statement's release, ahead of the South Korea-China summit, is interpreted as a move to check or influence the talks.
President Lee: 'Softened Expression'
President Lee Jae-myung assessed that the content of North Korea's statement was milder in expression compared to the past. Although he did not disclose specific grounds, the remarks appear to consider the possibility of a change in North Korea's attitude.
First Lady Kim Hye-kyung Encourages APEC Event Volunteers
Meanwhile, First Lady Kim Hye-kyung encouraged volunteers and medical staff who worked hard to prepare for events related to the APEC summit to be held in Gyeongju on November 1st.
