Afghanistan, Nov. 1 -- North Korea dismissed denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula as an "unrealistic dream," ahead of China-South Korea talks on regional peace and security.
North Korea has declared that denuclearising the Korean Peninsula is an "unrealistic dream," dismissing South Korea's plans to raise the issue during upcoming talks with China, Reuters reported. The statement comes just hours before Chinese President Xi Jinping and South Korean President Lee Jae-myung are set to meet on the sidelines of the APEC summit in Gyeongju.
Seoul had announced that the leaders would discuss regional stability and the possibility of resuming denuclearization efforts stalled for years amid rising tensions. The proposed talks were seen as an ...