Pyongyang, December 21 (KCNA) -- A spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) gave the following answer to a question put by KCNA on December 21 with regard to the United States' act of having taken issue over the DPRK's "human rights":
At an interview with VOA on December 19, Assistant Secretary for Democracy, Human Rights and Labor of the U.S. State Department made reckless remarks against the DPRK that the U.S. remains concerned over "human rights situation" in the DPRK and it should "engage to try to get a human rights violator like north Korea to change its behavior," etc.
It is a revelation of the inveterate repugnancy towards our system and a grave political provocation against our state that the U.S. does confront us head-on, taking up the issue of human rights, not satisfied in railroading an anti-DPRK "human rights resolution" at the 74th session of the United Nations General Assembly.
Such malicious words which came at this time when the DPRK-U.S. relations are reaching a highly delicate point will only produce a result of further aggravating the already tense situation on the Korean peninsula, like pouring oil over burning fire.
The U.S., a cesspit of all sorts of human rights violations including murder, rape, racial discrimination, maltreatment of immigrants, can neither be justified in poking its nose into other's internal affairs, nor is entitled to do it.
Our country is a people-centered socialist state where the entire people fully enjoy genuine freedom and rights, being the masters of the country.
Human rights are the state rights and the sovereign rights of country and nation.
If the U.S. dares to impair our system by taking issue over "human rights issue", it will be made to pay dearly for such an act.
The Assistant Secretary of the U.S. State Department would be well advised to watch his mouth. A cat is never scared off by a squeaky mouse.
We will further consolidate and develop the most superior socialist system of our own style which legally and practically guarantees the human rights of the people. -0-
More From KCNA.kp (En)
Pyongyang, December 23 (KCNA) -- The northwestern part of the DPRK, which has been splendidly turned into the fairyland where the
December 23, 2024
Pyongyang, December 23 (KCNA) -- The northwestern part of the DPRK, which has been splendidly turned into the fairyland where the
Pyongyang, December 23 (KCNA) -- The Korean Central News Agency Sunday released a report on the fact that the flood-hit areas of
December 23, 2024
Pyongyang, December 23 (KCNA) -- The Korean Central News Agency Sunday released a report on the fact that the flood-hit areas of
Pyongyang, December 22 (KCNA) -- The great Workers' Party of Korea is bringing earlier the future of advanced civilization and
December 22, 2024
Pyongyang, December 22 (KCNA) -- The great Workers' Party of Korea is bringing earlier the future of advanced civilization and
Pyongyang, December 22 (KCNA) -- The workers in the forestry sector of the DPRK carried out their yearly timber production plans
December 22, 2024
Pyongyang, December 22 (KCNA) -- The workers in the forestry sector of the DPRK carried out their yearly timber production plans
Pyongyang, December 22 (KCNA) -- South Hwanghae Province of the DPRK has repaired major irrigation waterways to provide a
December 22, 2024
Pyongyang, December 22 (KCNA) -- South Hwanghae Province of the DPRK has repaired major irrigation waterways to provide a
Pyongyang, December 22 (KCNA) -- Kangwon Province in the DPRK has made successes in the work to lay the foundation of producing
December 22, 2024
Pyongyang, December 22 (KCNA) -- Kangwon Province in the DPRK has made successes in the work to lay the foundation of producing
Pyongyang, December 22 (KCNA) -- Nampho Municipality of the DPRK directs efforts to afforestation and forest conservation. This
December 22, 2024
Pyongyang, December 22 (KCNA) -- Nampho Municipality of the DPRK directs efforts to afforestation and forest conservation. This
Pyongyang, December 22 (KCNA) -- A joint online seminar "Leader in the era of independence" and an online photo exhibition
December 22, 2024
Pyongyang, December 22 (KCNA) -- A joint online seminar "Leader in the era of independence" and an online photo exhibition
Pyongyang, December 22 (KCNA) -- Agricultural workers at the Tokjang Farm in Jongju City, North Phyongan Province, the DPRK, moved
December 22, 2024
Pyongyang, December 22 (KCNA) -- Agricultural workers at the Tokjang Farm in Jongju City, North Phyongan Province, the DPRK, moved
Pyongyang, December 22 (KCNA) -- The blessed areas of Jagang and Ryanggang provinces in the DPRK, which have turned into fine ones
December 22, 2024
Pyongyang, December 22 (KCNA) -- The blessed areas of Jagang and Ryanggang provinces in the DPRK, which have turned into fine ones
Pyongyang, December 21 (KCNA) -- Following are major news items and articles in leading newspapers of the DPRK on Saturday: - The
December 21, 2024
Pyongyang, December 21 (KCNA) -- Following are major news items and articles in leading newspapers of the DPRK on Saturday: - The
Pyongyang, December 21 (KCNA) -- The respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Friday made a speech at the inauguration ceremony of the region
December 21, 2024
Pyongyang, December 21 (KCNA) -- The respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Friday made a speech at the inauguration ceremony of the region
Pyongyang, December 21 (KCNA) --Coaches and players of the National Football Team are now busy on training with the will to
December 21, 2024
Pyongyang, December 21 (KCNA) --Coaches and players of the National Football Team are now busy on training with the will to
Pyongyang, December 21 (KCNA) -- Officials and working people across the DPRK have turned out in the work to develop and use
December 21, 2024
Pyongyang, December 21 (KCNA) -- Officials and working people across the DPRK have turned out in the work to develop and use
Pyongyang, December 21 (KCNA) -- The Pyongyang Catfish Farm in the East Pyongyang area of the capital city of the DPRK has been
December 21, 2024
Pyongyang, December 21 (KCNA) -- The Pyongyang Catfish Farm in the East Pyongyang area of the capital city of the DPRK has been
Pyongyang, December 21 (KCNA) -- Le Ba Vinh, Vietnamese ambassador to the DPRK, and Phan Tien Lam, military attaché of the
December 21, 2024
Pyongyang, December 21 (KCNA) -- Le Ba Vinh, Vietnamese ambassador to the DPRK, and Phan Tien Lam, military attaché of the
Pyongyang, December 21 (KCNA) -- Members of the February 17 Shock Brigade of Scientists and Technicians dispatched to the Ministry
December 21, 2024
Pyongyang, December 21 (KCNA) -- Members of the February 17 Shock Brigade of Scientists and Technicians dispatched to the Ministry
Pyongyang, December 21 (KCNA) -- A net-weaving factory has been remodeled in Yomju County of North Phyongan Province of the DPRK.
December 21, 2024
Pyongyang, December 21 (KCNA) -- A net-weaving factory has been remodeled in Yomju County of North Phyongan Province of the DPRK.
Pyongyang, December 21 (KCNA) -- Products of various units were evaluated as the best goods in the DPRK. Officials, scientists,
December 21, 2024
Pyongyang, December 21 (KCNA) -- Products of various units were evaluated as the best goods in the DPRK. Officials, scientists,
Pyongyang, December 21 (KCNA) -- The Mansudae Art Studio strives to develop the long-standing technique of Korean painting
December 21, 2024
Pyongyang, December 21 (KCNA) -- The Mansudae Art Studio strives to develop the long-standing technique of Korean painting
More Articles