At the IAEA's general conference, North Korea's Foreign Ministry and Kim Yo Jong rejected a resolution criticizing Pyongyang's nuclear program, declaring the country's nuclear status irreversible and beyond the reach of international oversight. The dismissal reflects a deeper posture: North Korea no longer positions itself as a state that might be persuaded to disarm, but as an established nuclear power negotiating the terms of its recognition. Even as Trump signals interest in renewed dialogue and Seoul offers to facilitate talks, Pyongyang is simultaneously expanding its arsenal with Russian