North Korea's foreign ministry slammed the United Nations secretary-general Antonio Guterres' recent remarks on his support for the nation's total denuclearisation. The North claims that the remarks lacked "objectivity" and "fairness".

United Nations chief&nbsp;Guterres on Friday while&nbsp;in a meeting with South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol said&nbsp;that he fully supports efforts to completely denuclearise North Korea.

"I would like to reaffirm our clear commitment to the full, verifiable and irreversible denuclearisation of the Korean peninsula, of the DPRK."

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Guterres' remarks came as authorities in Washington and Seoul repeatedly warn that the North is planning its seventh nuclear test in light of a record number of missile tests by the nation.

As per a report by North Korea's state news agency KCNA, vice-minister for international organisations in Pyongyang's foreign ministry, Kim Son Gyong, in a statement said, "I cannot but express deep regret over the said remarks of the UN secretary-general that grossly lack impartiality and fairness and go against the obligations of his duty, specified in the UN Charter, as regards the issue of the Korean peninsula."

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Cautioning&nbsp;the UN secretary-general Kim said he should not request or accept orders from a specific country's government and should refrain from doing anything that could jeopardise his position as an international official who is solely accountable to the United Nations.

As per an AFP report, the foreign ministry official&nbsp;called the North's "complete, verifiable, and irreversible denuclearisation" (CVID) an "infringement" of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea's (DPRK) sovereignty.

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Kim remarked that Guterres should exercise caution while saying "dangerous words" under the highly tense situation on the Korean peninsula, adding that CVID "demands the unilateral disarmament, and Secretary-General Guterres perhaps knows well that the DPRK has totally rejected it without any toleration."

Pyongyang has undertaken a record-breaking flurry of weapons tests this year, including the first full-range intercontinental ballistic missile test since 2017.

Last month, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un had stated that his country was "ready to mobilise" its nuclear deterrent in the event of a future armed clash with the US and South Korea.

(With inputs from agencies)

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North Korea's foreign ministry slammed the United Nations secretary-general Antonio Guterres' recent remarks on his support for the nation's total denuclearisation.

North Korea's foreign ministry slammed the United Nations secretary-general Antonio Guterres' recent remarks on his support for the nation's total denuclearisation. The North claims that the remarks lacked "objectivity" and "fairness". United Nations chief Guterres on Friday while in a meeting with South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol said that he fully supports efforts to completely denuclearise North Korea. "I would like to reaffirm our clear commitment to the full, verifiable and irreversible denuclearisation of the Korean peninsula, of the DPRK." Watch | Kim Jong Un visits war cemetery, says ready to mobilize nuclear war deterrent Guterres' remarks came as authorities in Washington and Seoul repeatedly warn that the North is planning its seventh nuclear test in light of a record number of missile tests by the nation. As per a report by North Korea's state news agency KCNA, vice-minister for international organisations in Pyongyang's foreign ministry, Kim Son Gyong, in a statement said, "I cannot but express deep regret over the said remarks of the UN secretary-general that grossly lack impartiality and fairness and go against the obligations of his duty, specified in the UN Charter, as regards the issue of the Korean peninsula." Also read | North Korea ready to use nukes against the United States: Kim Jong Un Cautioning the UN secretary-general Kim said he should not request or accept orders from a specific country's government and should refrain from doing anything that could jeopardise his position as an international official who is solely accountable to the United Nations. As per an AFP report, the foreign ministry official called the North's "complete, verifiable, and irreversible denuclearisation" (CVID) an "infringement" of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea's (DPRK) sovereignty. Also read | North Korea: Kim Jong-Un declares 'Gravest national emergency' Kim remarked that Guterres should exercise caution while saying "dangerous words" under the highly tense situation on the Korean peninsula, adding that CVID "demands the unilateral disarmament, and Secretary-General Guterres perhaps knows well that the DPRK has totally rejected it without any toleration." Pyongyang has undertaken a record-breaking flurry of weapons tests this year, including the first full-range intercontinental ballistic missile test since 2017. Last month, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un had stated that his country was "ready to mobilise" its nuclear deterrent in the event of a future armed clash with the US and South Korea. (With inputs from agencies) Watch WION LIVE HERE: You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

North Korea slams UN chief over 'biased' support for its denuclearisation

South Korea and the US have come together to urge North Korea to implement the&nbsp;disarmament pledges it made in past talks. The two countries are aiming at a complete denuclearisation from North Korea's side.

A joint statement was issued by South Korean Defense Minister Jeong Kyeong-doo and US Defense Secretary Mark T. Esper in which they stated that the two countries will continue diplomatic talks till North Korea denuclearises.

The statement came a day after North Korea blindsided everyone and announced a suspension of the plan that would have nullified 2018 tension-reduction deals and further raised animosities on the Korean Peninsula.

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The defense chiefs, in the statement,&nbsp;said they "remain firmly committed to defending the hard-fought peace on the Korean Peninsula, to include supporting ongoing diplomatic efforts for the complete denuclearisation of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea."

The chiefs have also asked North Korea to keep in mind the&nbsp;US-North Korea summit talks in Singapore in June 2018 and inter-Korean talks in September 2018, while making any further decisions, in which Kim Jong Un had stated that his country&nbsp;"commits to work toward complete denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula."

The concerns regarding this started to rise after North Korea, last week, cut all its communication with South Korea after blowing up the South Korea-North Korea liaison office, and resumed its military drills near the border, and propaganda fliers were spotted towards South.

In recent weeks, North Korea has also threatened to take steps to nullity the 2018 deals meant to ease tensions at the border. Experts say North Korea is trying to pressure Seoul and Washington over the stalled nuclear diplomacy.&nbsp;

Kim Jong Un is yet to respond.

(With inputs from agencies)

South Korea and the US have come together to urge North Korea to implement the disarmament pledges it made in past talks. The two countries are aiming at a complete denuclearisation from North Korea's side.

South Korea and the US have come together to urge North Korea to implement the disarmament pledges it made in past talks. The two countries are aiming at a complete denuclearisation from North Korea's side. A joint statement was issued by South Korean Defense Minister Jeong Kyeong-doo and US Defense Secretary Mark T. Esper in which they stated that the two countries will continue diplomatic talks till North Korea denuclearises. The statement came a day after North Korea blindsided everyone and announced a suspension of the plan that would have nullified 2018 tension-reduction deals and further raised animosities on the Korean Peninsula. Also watch: Kim Jong Un suspends planned military moves against South Korea The defense chiefs, in the statement, said they "remain firmly committed to defending the hard-fought peace on the Korean Peninsula, to include supporting ongoing diplomatic efforts for the complete denuclearisation of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea." The chiefs have also asked North Korea to keep in mind the US-North Korea summit talks in Singapore in June 2018 and inter-Korean talks in September 2018, while making any further decisions, in which Kim Jong Un had stated that his country "commits to work toward complete denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula." The concerns regarding this started to rise after North Korea, last week, cut all its communication with South Korea after blowing up the South Korea-North Korea liaison office, and resumed its military drills near the border, and propaganda fliers were spotted towards South. In recent weeks, North Korea has also threatened to take steps to nullity the 2018 deals meant to ease tensions at the border. Experts say North Korea is trying to pressure Seoul and Washington over the stalled nuclear diplomacy. Kim Jong Un is yet to respond. (With inputs from agencies)

South Korea and US ask North Korea to implement pre-planned denuclearisation plans

China on Friday dismissed renewed pressure from US President Donald Trump over its role in North Korea, saying the crux of the matter was a dispute between Washington and Pyongyang.&nbsp;

&quot;We have said many times already that the crux of the North Korean nuclear issue is the problem between the United States and North Korea,&quot; Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Geng Shuang told a daily news briefing, responding to Trump&#39;s remarks.

&quot;We hope the relevant parties can shoulder their responsibilities, play the role they should, and together with China play a constructive role for peace and stability on the Korean peninsula and for its denuclearisation,&quot; he added.

Trump told Reuters in an interview on Thursday that China could solve the national security challenge posed by North Korea &quot;very easily if they want to&quot;, turning up pressure on Beijing to exert more influence to rein in Pyongyang&#39;s increasingly bellicose actions.

China has made clear that it opposes North Korea&#39;s nuclear and missile programmes and has repeatedly called for denuclearisation of the Korean peninsula and a return to negotiations between Pyongyang and world powers.

It has also insisted it is dedicated to enforcing UN sanctions against North Korea.

China announced on Saturday last week it was banning imports of coal from North Korea, after it tested an intermediate-range ballistic missile.

North Korean state media issued a rare reproach of China on Thursday saying its main diplomatic backer was &quot;dancing to the tune&quot; of the United States for halting its coal imports because of its nuclear and missile programmes.

The North&#39;s state-run KCNA news agency did not refer directly to China by name but in an unmistakable censure it accused a &quot;neighbouring country&quot; of going along with North Korea&#39;s enemies to &quot;bring down its social system&quot;.

Asked about the report, Geng said the UN sanctions were a clear signal of opposition from the international community about North Korea&#39;s nuclear and missile programmes and that China would enforce them.

However, he also described China and North Korea as being friendly neighbours.

&quot;We are willing to work with North Korea to promote the stable and healthy development of relations,&quot; Geng said, adding North Korea was well aware of China`s position on its nuclear programme. 
 
(AFP)

The statement comes after Trump turned up pressure on Beijing to exert more influence to rein in Pyongyang

China on Friday dismissed renewed pressure from US President Donald Trump over its role in North Korea, saying the crux of the matter was a dispute between Washington and Pyongyang. "We have said many times already that the crux of the North Korean nuclear issue is the problem between the United States and North Korea," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Geng Shuang told a daily news briefing, responding to Trump's remarks. "We hope the relevant parties can shoulder their responsibilities, play the role they should, and together with China play a constructive role for peace and stability on the Korean peninsula and for its denuclearisation," he added. Trump told Reuters in an interview on Thursday that China could solve the national security challenge posed by North Korea "very easily if they want to", turning up pressure on Beijing to exert more influence to rein in Pyongyang's increasingly bellicose actions. China has made clear that it opposes North Korea's nuclear and missile programmes and has repeatedly called for denuclearisation of the Korean peninsula and a return to negotiations between Pyongyang and world powers. It has also insisted it is dedicated to enforcing UN sanctions against North Korea. China announced on Saturday last week it was banning imports of coal from North Korea, after it tested an intermediate-range ballistic missile. North Korean state media issued a rare reproach of China on Thursday saying its main diplomatic backer was "dancing to the tune" of the United States for halting its coal imports because of its nuclear and missile programmes. The North's state-run KCNA news agency did not refer directly to China by name but in an unmistakable censure it accused a "neighbouring country" of going along with North Korea's enemies to "bring down its social system". Asked about the report, Geng said the UN sanctions were a clear signal of opposition from the international community about North Korea's nuclear and missile programmes and that China would enforce them. However, he also described China and North Korea as being friendly neighbours. "We are willing to work with North Korea to promote the stable and healthy development of relations," Geng said, adding North Korea was well aware of China`s position on its nuclear programme. (AFP)

US, North Korea should shoulder nuclear issue responsibly: China