North Korea plays US-China rivalry card to justify ‘irreversible’ nuclear status (opens original article in a new tab)

North Korea justifies its nuclear status by exploiting US-China tensions and accuses South Korea of undermining peace.

• North Korea defends its nuclear arsenal by leveraging US-China rivalry
• Analysts predict increased pressure on North Korea to denuclearize as Iran conflict ends
• North Korea accuses South Korea of abandoning peace efforts