North Korea Condemns U.S. Hostile Policy, Threatens Harshest Countermeasures
North Korea's Foreign Ministry condemned the U.S. for a 'hostile' policy, accusing Washington of using denuclearization and human rights as pretexts. The statement warned of 'the harshest' response, citing a dangerous escalation in regional tensions. The remarks were issued by KCNA, North Korea's state news agency.
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(Adnkronos) - North Korea accused the United States of pursuing a 'hostile' policy toward it, promising to respond with 'the harshest' countermeasures. In a statement released by the official agency KCNA, a North Korean Foreign Ministry representative criticized Washington for initiatives undertaken in the name of denuclearization and human rights. 'It is futile to expect regional de-escalation, considering the serious situation in which the constant hostile policy of the United States toward the Democratic People's Republic of Korea is becoming increasingly dangerous,' he said.
(Adnkronos) - North Korea condemned the U.S. for promoting a 'hostile' policy toward its country and promised to respond with 'the harshest' countermeasures. In a statement released by state news agency KCNA, a North Korean Foreign Ministry spokesperson criticized Washington for measures taken under the names of denuclearization and human rights. 'Considering the serious situation in which the U.S. persistent hostile policy toward the Democratic People's Republic of Korea is being carried out in an increasingly dangerous manner, it is futile to expect easing of tensions in the region,' the statement said.