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The North Korean leader raged at the US.
16:22, Tue, Mar 24, 2026 Updated: 16:56, Tue, Mar 24, 2026
Kim Jong-un (Image: Getty)
North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un says his country will never surrender its nuclear weapons as he lamented Donald Trump's war in Iran. He accused the US of carrying out "state terrorism" across the globe - his reason for needing to "permanently secure our nuclear arsenal".
He said: "Today’s reality clearly demonstrates the legitimacy of our nation’s strategic choice and decision to reject the enemies’ sweet talk and permanently secure our nuclear arsenal." This appears to be in reference to talks with Donald Trump in 2019, which broke down and resulted in Kim increasing nuclear missile production.
The pair held talks in 2019. (Image: Getty)
He added: "We will continue to firmly consolidate our status as a nuclear-armed state as an irreversible course, while aggressively stepping up our struggle against hostile forces."
While the dictator didn't specifically name Iran, he did accuse the US of "state terrorism and aggression across the world".
He said: "The United States and its allies are constantly bringing nuclear strategic assets into the areas surrounding our country, shaking the foundations of regional security.
"The United States is carrying out acts of state terrorism and aggression across the world, but the arrogant and reckless exercise of its power has not weakened progressive humanity’s will to oppose domination and subjugation and to achieve independence and equality.
"I affirm that our nation is no longer a country under threat – we now possess the power to pose a threat if necessary.
"The solid construction of the nuclear shield firmly guarantees and drives the development of all sectors of the country, including the economy and culture, as well as the improvement of the people’s lives."
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As of 2025, North Korea's arsenal was estimated at around 50 nuclear weapons and production of fissile material for six to seven nuclear weapons per year.
The country is also believed to have one of the world's largest chemical weapons stockpiles.
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