Swapna Kumbar , Bengaluru - North Korea has sharply condemned a recent joint statement by the Quad nations calling for the complete denuclearisation of the Korean Peninsula, declaring that it will “never ever” give up its nuclear weapons programme. The response marks another escalation in tensions between Pyongyang and major Indo-Pacific powers amid growing concerns over regional security and missile development.

According to reports, North Korea accused the Quad grouping comprising India, United States, Japan, and Australia of interfering in its sovereignty and attempting to increase pressure on Pyongyang through coordinated diplomacy. North Korean officials insisted that nuclear weapons remain central to the country’s national security strategy and deterrence policy, especially amid ongoing military cooperation between the United States and its regional allies. The strong response came after the Quad nations reiterated their commitment to peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region while expressing concern over North Korea’s missile tests and nuclear activities. Pyongyang’s latest statement reflects its continued refusal to engage in denuclearisation talks unless broader security guarantees and sanctions relief are addressed. The developments are expected to further complicate diplomatic efforts aimed at reducing tensions on the Korean Peninsula.

North Korea’s rejection of the Quad’s denuclearisation push highlights the deep deadlock surrounding nuclear negotiations and regional security concerns in East Asia. With tensions remaining high, diplomatic prospects for restarting meaningful talks appear increasingly uncertain.