N. Korea denounces US hostile policy toward it, vows 'toughest' response
North Korea on Monday denounced the United States for maintaining what it called a "hostile" policy and vowed to respond with the "toughest" countermeasures. A spokesperson at North Korea's foreign ministry made the criticism, slamming Washington for pursuing "hostile" measures under the banner of denuclearization and human rights. "It is pointless to expect any detente in the region, given the…
North Korea harshly criticized the United States on Monday, accusing Washington of maintaining a hostile policy towards the nation. The country's foreign ministry spokesperson made the damning remarks, blaming the U.S. for pursuing hostile measures under the guise of denuclearization and human rights concerns. A statement released by the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) said that engaging in any form of detente in the region is futile, as the situation has become increasingly dangerous due to the U.S.'s persistent hostile actions against the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK).
Despite recent overtures from U.S. President Donald Trump, who has expressed his desire to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un later this year, the North Korean statement reaffirmed its unwavering stance against the U.S., vowing to respond with the toughest countermeasures.
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