North Korea vows ‘powerful response’ to US$125 million US-South Korea arms deal
North Korea’s foreign ministry on Thursday denounced a US decision to approve the sale of missiles and related equipment to South Korea, vowing to respond “strongly and immediately” to hostile acts in various areas, state media Korean Central News Agency reported. The remarks come as US President Donald Trump renewed overtures to North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, expressing interest in another…
North Korea harshly criticized the United States on Thursday for a proposed arms sale to South Korea and a plan to fund studies on human rights abuses in the North, viewing these moves as further signs of hostility toward Pyongyang. A spokesperson from North Korea's foreign ministry released the harsh words, citing a recent U.S. State Department announcement approving the sale of AIM-9X air-to-air missiles and related equipment to South Korea.
South Korean officials had requested the acquisition of 103 AIM-9X Sidewinder Block II tactical missiles, 10 guidance units, and other defensive weaponry. Additionally, the U.S. department announced a $2.96 million funding opportunity to document human rights violations in North Korea and counter the country's propaganda efforts.
According to the spokesperson, these actions demonstrate the United States' persistent and escalating efforts to threaten the security of North Korea and destabilize its society.
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