Essex Files: Kim Yo Jong Says North Korea Won't Give Up Nukes

In a fiery statement that underscores North Korea’s unyielding stance, Kim Yo Jong, the powerful sister of dictator Kim Jong Un, lashed out at the United States and its allies on Wednesday, April 9, 2025. Responding to calls from Washington, Seoul, and Tokyo for the complete denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula, she dismissed the idea as a “daydream” and branded it an affront to North Korea’s sovereignty. Her remarks, broadcast through the state-run Korean Central News Agency, reflect Pyongyang’s growing confidence in its nuclear arsenal—and its rejection of America’s vision for a safer, freer world.

Kim first received attention when she attended the 2018 Winter Olympics opening ceremony in Pyeongchang, South Korea. This was the first time since the Korean War that a member of the ruling Kim family had visited South Korea. The West's liberal media, in its typical fashion, fawned over her like she was a Hollywood starlet. Not seeing the monster that lies underneath.

Kim Yo Jong’s blunt rejection of denuclearization—calling it a “daydream” and an assault on North Korea’s sovereignty—lays bare Pyongyang’s unyielding stance as nuclear talks with the U.S. loom. Her statement frames disarmament demands as a hostile overreach by the U.S., Japan,…
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Kim Yo Jong’s outburst came on the heels of a joint declaration by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul, and Japanese Foreign Minister Iwaya Takeshi. Meeting in Brussels alongside a NATO gathering, the three leaders reaffirmed their ironclad commitment to dismantling North Korea’s nuclear and missile programs. They stressed the importance of upholding U.N. sanctions and countering the regime’s provocations, a united front that Kim sneered at as a sign of “uneasiness” among the allies. To her, their resolve is little more than wishful thinking from nations unwilling to face the reality of North Korea’s nuclear might.

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This exchange highlights the stakes in an escalating standoff. The United States, alongside its democratic partners, stands for a world where rogue regimes like North Korea can’t hold peace hostage with weapons of mass destruction. Kim’s claim that denuclearization talks are “nonsensical” and an attack on her country’s rights ignores the undeniable threat her brother’s regime poses—not just to the region, but to global stability. North Korea’s 2022 law cementing its status as a nuclear state, coupled with constitutional amendments to expand its arsenal, shows a blatant disregard for international norms. This isn’t sovereignty; it’s tyranny armed to the teeth.

The timing of Kim’s remarks also raises questions about Pyongyang’s intentions as President Donald Trump navigates his second term. Trump, who famously met Kim Jong Un multiple times during his first stint in office, hinted last week at possible future talks, touting his “very good relationship” with the North Korean leader. Those summits—two formal meetings and a brief encounter at the DMZ—were bold attempts to break the deadlock, but they fell short of curbing Pyongyang’s weapons programs. Since then, North Korea has only grown more aggressive, testing new missile systems, including an anti-aircraft weapon last month, even as U.S. and South Korean forces conducted joint drills to bolster deterrence.

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Tuesday’s border incident, where armed North Korean soldiers crossed into the DMZ before retreating under South Korean fire, further underscores the regime’s belligerence. It’s a reminder that Pyongyang isn’t just talking tough—it’s acting on it. For Americans, this is a call to vigilance. Trump’s diplomatic overtures may signal hope for dialogue, but Kim Yo Jong’s rhetoric suggests North Korea sees its nuclear arsenal as non-negotiable. Her insistence that it’s enshrined in their “supreme and basic state law” is a direct challenge to U.S. leadership and the values of freedom and security we champion.

The U.S. and its allies aren’t backing down. The trilateral pledge in Brussels reflects a shared understanding: North Korea’s nuclear ambitions threaten not just Asia, but the world. Sanctions, military readiness, and diplomatic pressure remain critical tools to rein in Pyongyang’s recklessness. Kim Yo Jong may mock the idea of denuclearization, but America’s resolve—rooted in a belief in peace through strength—won’t waver. As Trump weighs his next move, the nation stands united in supporting a strategy that protects our interests and those of our allies against a regime that thrives on defiance.