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title: "Xi Jinping in Pyongyang: North Korea Firmly Reaffirms Nuclear Status Ahead of China's Visit"
description: "Kim Jong-un’s sister firmly stated: North Korea will never give up nuclear weapons. This came just one day before Xi Jinping’s visit to Pyongyang. 🇰🇵🇨🇳\n\nPyongyang opened a new uranium enrichment plant and called for “exponential” growth of its arsenal. 🚀\n\nThe Chinese leader’s visit will be a key test for the Beijing-Pyongyang alliance."
date: 2026-06-06T23:34:00.000Z
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# Xi Jinping in Pyongyang: North Korea Firmly Reaffirms Nuclear Status Ahead of China's Visit

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Political tensions on the Korean Peninsula have reached a new peak. Kim Yo-jong, sister of the North Korean leader, made a stern statement confirming that North Korea will never give up its status as a nuclear power. She warned that Pyongyang will not tolerate any threats against it.

This statement came at a critical moment—just one day before the historic visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping, who will visit the North Korean capital for the first time in seven years. The Chinese leader’s visit aims to strengthen ties with Beijing’s only official treaty ally.

### Debunking Myths About Denuclearization

Kim Yo-jong directly challenged rumors that Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump allegedly agreed on the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula during their summit in May. According to the North Korean leader’s sister, these claims are false.

“We have the most accurate information on whether these claims are true or not,” she stated, without specifying sources but clearly outlining Pyongyang’s position: it does not believe in disarmament promises.

### New Plant and “Exponential” Expansion

Alongside diplomatic rhetoric, North Korea is demonstrating concrete actions. Earlier this week, a new plant for producing nuclear materials was unveiled in North Korea. At the opening ceremony, Kim Jong-un called for the “exponential” expansion of the country’s nuclear arsenal.

Experts believe that launching a new uranium enrichment plant is not just a technical achievement but a strategic move. It aims to bolster Pyongyang’s negotiating position ahead of the meeting with Xi Jinping and justify the accelerated buildup of nuclear capabilities.

### Navy and Constitutional Guarantees

North Korea’s deterrence strategy is undergoing changes. The country’s leader, Kim Jong-un, stated that the navy must become a key element of nuclear deterrence. The fleet is now considered a strategic priority and should be integrated into the country’s overall doctrine.

Furthermore, amendments have already been made to the North Korean constitution, providing for an automatic nuclear response in the event of the leader’s death due to an attack by a foreign state. These measures create an atmosphere of absolute firmness in Pyongyang’s positions.

The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that during his visit, Xi Jinping will meet with Kim Jong-un, and the leaders will exchange views on bilateral relations and issues of mutual interest. However, against the backdrop of statements about the nuclear arsenal and new constitutional norms, this dialogue promises to be complex.