Kim Kye-gwan

Kim Kye-gwan announced North Korea's withdrawal from the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), escalating the nuclear crisis. This move led to increased international sanctions and isolation.

Kim Kye-gwan was part of the North Korean delegation that signed the September 19 Joint Statement at the Six-Party Talks. The statement committed North Korea to abandoning its nuclear weapons program in exchange for security guarantees and economic benefits.

Kim Kye-gwan was appointed as North Korea's chief nuclear negotiator, leading the country's delegation to the Six-Party Talks. He played a central role in negotiations over North Korea's nuclear program.