Pyongyang, November 14 (KCNA) -- Kim Yong Chol, chairman of the Korea Asia-Pacific Peace Committee, made public the following statement on Thursday:
I took note of the remark made by the U.S. secretary of Defense Mark Esper on Nov. 13 that he would adjust the U.S.-south Korea joint military drill for the progress of the DPRK-U.S. negotiations.
As the remark of the U.S. secretary of Defense was made just after the announcement of the statement of the spokesperson for the State Affairs Commission of the DPRK, I would like to understand it as the U.S. intention to drop out of the joint military drill or completely stop it.
I don't think he made the decision after consulting with the south Korean authorities in advance.
Because no one in the south Korean political circles can dare to make such a wise decision.
I would like to believe that the remark of the U.S. secretary of Defense reflected the intention of President Trump, and appreciate it as part of positive efforts of the U.S. side to preserve the motive force of the DPRK-U.S. negotiations.
However, if this ends up with our naive interpretation and the hostile provocation is committed eventually to incite us, we will be compelled to answer with shocking punishment that would be difficult for the U.S. to cope with. -0-
More From KCNA.kp (En)
Pyongyang, February 26 (KCNA) -- Following are major news items and articles in leading newspapers of the DPRK on Wednesday: - The
February 26, 2025
Pyongyang, February 26 (KCNA) -- Following are major news items and articles in leading newspapers of the DPRK on Wednesday: - The
Pyongyang, February 26 (KCNA) -- Among historical relics showing the excellent architecture of the Korean ancestors is Kwangbop
February 26, 2025
Pyongyang, February 26 (KCNA) -- Among historical relics showing the excellent architecture of the Korean ancestors is Kwangbop
Pyongyang, February 26 (KCNA) -- Farm villages across the DPRK set goals of transporting quality manure to fields and are
February 26, 2025
Pyongyang, February 26 (KCNA) -- Farm villages across the DPRK set goals of transporting quality manure to fields and are
Pyongyang, February 26 (KCNA) -- This year's construction of regional-industry factories started in Sinpho City and Taegwan,
February 26, 2025
Pyongyang, February 26 (KCNA) -- This year's construction of regional-industry factories started in Sinpho City and Taegwan,
Pyongyang, February 26 (KCNA) -- In different parts of the DPRK, measures have been taken to supply irrigation water. Ryongchon
February 26, 2025
Pyongyang, February 26 (KCNA) -- In different parts of the DPRK, measures have been taken to supply irrigation water. Ryongchon
Pyongyang, February 26 (KCNA) -- Industrial establishments in the DPRK direct efforts to strengthening their own technical forces.
February 26, 2025
Pyongyang, February 26 (KCNA) -- Industrial establishments in the DPRK direct efforts to strengthening their own technical forces.
Pyongyang, February 26 (KCNA) -- A congratulatory group of Koreans in Japan led by Kim Chol, chairman of the Hyogo Prefectural
February 26, 2025
Pyongyang, February 26 (KCNA) -- A congratulatory group of Koreans in Japan led by Kim Chol, chairman of the Hyogo Prefectural
Pyongyang, February 26 (KCNA) -- A meeting took place on Tuesday to mark the tenth anniversary of the publication of the respected
February 26, 2025
Pyongyang, February 26 (KCNA) -- A meeting took place on Tuesday to mark the tenth anniversary of the publication of the respected
Pyongyang, February 26 (KCNA) -- The 14th National People's Sports Contest opened with due ceremony at the Pyongyang Indoor
February 26, 2025
Pyongyang, February 26 (KCNA) -- The 14th National People's Sports Contest opened with due ceremony at the Pyongyang Indoor
Pyongyang, February 26 (KCNA) -- Officials and primary officials of the Union of Agricultural Workers of Korea (UAWK) from across
February 26, 2025
Pyongyang, February 26 (KCNA) -- Officials and primary officials of the Union of Agricultural Workers of Korea (UAWK) from across
Pyongyang, February 26 (KCNA) -- A joint on-line seminar on the theme of "On the occasion of the 83rd birth anniversary of Leader
February 26, 2025
Pyongyang, February 26 (KCNA) -- A joint on-line seminar on the theme of "On the occasion of the 83rd birth anniversary of Leader
Pyongyang, February 26 (KCNA) -- Ten years have passed since the respected Comrade Kim Jong Un made public a famous work "Let the
February 26, 2025
Pyongyang, February 26 (KCNA) -- Ten years have passed since the respected Comrade Kim Jong Un made public a famous work "Let the
Pyongyang, February 26 (KCNA) -- The 38th Pyongyang Municipal Festival of Science and Technology opened with due ceremony at the
February 26, 2025
Pyongyang, February 26 (KCNA) -- The 38th Pyongyang Municipal Festival of Science and Technology opened with due ceremony at the
Pyongyang, February 26 (KCNA) -- The prestigious military academy, which has recorded innumerable brilliant feats in the glorious
February 26, 2025
Pyongyang, February 26 (KCNA) -- The prestigious military academy, which has recorded innumerable brilliant feats in the glorious
Pyongyang, February 25 (KCNA) -- The grand construction struggle in 2025 to implement the regional development policy in the new
February 25, 2025
Pyongyang, February 25 (KCNA) -- The grand construction struggle in 2025 to implement the regional development policy in the new
Pyongyang, February 25 (KCNA) -- Following are major news items and articles in leading newspapers of the DPRK on Tuesday: - The
February 25, 2025
Pyongyang, February 25 (KCNA) -- Following are major news items and articles in leading newspapers of the DPRK on Tuesday: - The
Pyongyang, February 25 (KCNA) -- It has been ten years since the respected General Secretary Kim Jong Un made public his famous
February 25, 2025
Pyongyang, February 25 (KCNA) -- It has been ten years since the respected General Secretary Kim Jong Un made public his famous
Pyongyang, February 25 (KCNA) -- More than 70 units in the DPRK have won the title of Model Technical Innovation Unit this year
February 25, 2025
Pyongyang, February 25 (KCNA) -- More than 70 units in the DPRK have won the title of Model Technical Innovation Unit this year
One day in July 2014, the respected Comrade Kim Jong Un toured the Songdowon International Children's Camp, where he examined a
February 25, 2025
One day in July 2014, the respected Comrade Kim Jong Un toured the Songdowon International Children's Camp, where he examined a
One day in February 1960, President Kim Il Sung came to go via the then Thaekam-ri, Sunan County, South Phyongan Province of the
February 25, 2025
One day in February 1960, President Kim Il Sung came to go via the then Thaekam-ri, Sunan County, South Phyongan Province of the
More Articles
