NK aims to deepen ties with China, Russia by criticizing nuclear projects of S. Korea, Japan: experts
North Korea’s recent criticisms against South Korea’s nuclear submarine plans and Japan’s consideration of non-nuclear policy revisions, coupled with its latest missile tests, are likely aimed at boosting ties with China and Russia and bolstering its nuclear narrative, experts said. They believe Pyongyang's recent actions were timed with the expected visit of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to…
North Korea is seeking to strengthen its relationships with China and Russia, according to experts. The country has recently criticized South Korea's plans for nuclear submarines and Japan's potential shift away from a non-nuclear policy. This move comes just before a scheduled visit by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to Seoul.
In a statement from North Korea's state-run news agency, KCNA, a North Korean official warned that South Korea's pursuit of nuclear-powered submarines could lead to a nuclear domino effect in the Asia-Pacific region. This criticism followed Seoul's announcement in May of the Jang Bogo N Program, which aims to develop around three 8,000-ton nuclear-powered submarines.
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