North Korea has launched its first criticism against the Trump administration, targeting recent US military developments and diplomatic comments. On February 3rd, North Korea's foreign ministry accused the United States of engaging in hostile provocations, following President Donald Trump's re-entry into office on January 20th. The critique comes in response to the US's announcement of developing an 'American Iron Dome', a next-generation missile defense shield aimed at countering various aerial threats.
The 'American Iron Dome' is designed to protect against ballistic, hypersonic, cruise missiles, and other aerial attacks. Announced last week, this defense initiative is viewed by North Korea as a direct threat, prompting them to consider bolstering their own military capabilities. The North Korean foreign ministry condemned this plan, suggesting it necessitates a strengthening of their defensive posture.
North Korea's criticism extended to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who referred to the nation as a "rogue state" in a media interview. The foreign ministry expressed that such comments do not serve US interests and only exacerbate tensions. State media KCNA reported these developments, marking the first formal rebuke from North Korea since President Trump's return to power.
North Korea's foreign ministry issued a statement through state media condemning the US missile defense system.
"The idea of a new missile defence system, which recalls the spectre of the dangerous 'Star Wars' plan of… the Cold War, poses a risk of justifying an arms race under the pretext of coping with the 'threat' of adversaries, regardless of its feasibility" – North Korea's foreign ministry
The reference to the 'Star Wars' plan evokes memories of the Cold War era when heightened military tensions were commonplace. North Korea views the American initiative as a potential catalyst for an arms race, challenging its feasibility and intent.
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