North Korea reiterates nuclear status as non-negotiable ahead of Xi Jinping visit

Direct fact

In June 2026, Kim Yo Jong said North Korea’s nuclear weapons programme was “absolutely non-negotiable” ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit, while North Korea had already enshrined its nuclear status in its constitution in 2023.

Key specifics

• Kim Yo Jong made the statement on June 7, 2026, through KCNA.
• Xi Jinping’s visit to North Korea was reported to last from Monday to Tuesday.
• North Korea enshrined its nuclear status in its constitution in 2023.
• UN Security Council sanctions prohibit North Korea’s nuclear weapon and ballistic missile programmes.
• Xi’s trip was described as his first official overseas visit in 2026.

Exam lens

Question type: International relations and nuclear policy. Key facts: Kim Yo Jong, KCNA, 2023 constitution, UN Security Council sanctions, Xi Jinping’s 2026 visit. TNPSC one-liner: North Korea reiterated that its nuclear status is non-negotiable despite UN sanctions and diplomatic isolation.