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N Korea says sanctions ‘work on the weak but never on us’

AnadoluISTANBULNorth Korea on Friday said sanctions and pressure “may work on the weak but never on us,” after several countries called for its denuclearization and urged action to...

N Korea says sanctions ‘work on the weak but never on us’

North Korea has defended its stance against sanctions, stating that they "work on the weak but never on us." This comes after several countries called for North Korea's denuclearization and criticized its attempts to evade UN sanctions. The United States, the European Union, and several other nations urged North Korea to abandon its "unlawful" weapons of mass destruction and ballistic missile programs.

In response, a spokesperson from North Korea's Foreign Ministry denounced the countries' position, calling it a "wanton violation" of the country's sovereignty. The ministry also condemned what it described as the US and its "vassal forces'" attempt to justify their "hostile policy" toward Pyongyang under "unjust and unreasonable pretexts."

The ministry warned that North Korea remains determined to protect its national sovereignty and interests, and will hold accountable those who engage in hostile acts against the country.

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