North Korea Stands Firm on Nuclear Buildup | US News

North Korea is doubling down on its nuclear buildup, dismissing U.S. overtures as hostile and refusing to entertain denuclearization — calling it a breach of sovereignty. They cite U.S. human rights criticism and joint military drills with South Korea and Japan as proof of America’s unchanging confrontational stance. Despite President Trump’s recent scaling back of some exercises, Pyongyang, including through Kim Jong Un’s sister, still sees them as provocative. Meanwhile, the U.S., South Korea, and Japan are moving forward with their own September drill, Freedom Edge — another move North Korea has condemned as a regional threat. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/38054f0d6e8ae36d