North Korea has vehemently criticized a recent joint statement by the Group of Seven (G7) foreign ministers, condemning the country’s nuclear program. In response to the G7’s call for the “complete denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula” and their demands for Pyongyang to abandon nuclear weapons, North Korea has called for the immediate dismantling of the G7, asserting that the group has lost its justification for existence.
In a statement issued by Jo Chol Su, a high-ranking official at Pyongyang’s foreign ministry, North Korea expressed strong opposition to the G7 statement, labeling it “groundless.” Jo Chol Su resolutely rejected the G7’s stance, stating that the group, particularly the United States, has a “disgraceful record” that has caused significant harm to international peace and security.
The G7 foreign ministers, representing Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Britain, the United States, and the European Union, reiterated their longstanding call for the “complete denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula.” The statement also included a demand for Pyongyang to abandon its nuclear weapons. Furthermore, the G7 strongly condemned recent arms transfers from North Korea to Russia, urging both countries to “immediately cease all such activities.”
Jo Chol Su, in his response, declared that the G7, perceived as a remnant of the Cold War, should be “dismantled immediately.” North Korea contends that the group has lost its justification for existence and accuses its members, particularly the United States, of undermining international peace and security.
North Korea’s rejection of the G7 statement adds another layer of complexity to the ongoing discussions surrounding the Korean Peninsula’s denuclearization. The call for the immediate dissolution of the G7 reflects North Korea’s dissatisfaction with the group’s stance and raises questions about the diplomatic landscape in addressing nuclear issues on the Korean Peninsula.
As tensions persist on the Korean Peninsula, North Korea’s strong condemnation of the G7 statement and its call for the group’s immediate dismantling contribute to the complex dynamics of international relations. The response underscores the challenges of finding common ground on nuclear issues and highlights the need for continued diplomatic efforts to address the concerns of all involved parties.
