Politics & Government

North Korea Withdraws from Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty

In March 1993, North Korea announced its withdrawal from the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT). The regime, led by Kim Il-sung, deemed the treaty discriminatory and expressed its refusal to allow international inspectors access to its nuclear facilities. This development raised significant concerns among the international community regarding nuclear proliferation on the Korean peninsula, illustrating North Korea's increasing isolation and assertiveness in its nuclear policy.

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