Pyongyang, October 21 (KCNA) -- The spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the DPRK gave the following answer to a question put by the KCNA on Oct. 20 as regards the fact that the U.S. is unreasonably pulling up the DPRK over its test-firing of a new-type SLBM:
The test-firing of the new-type SLBM by the Academy of Defence Science of the DPRK on Oct. 19 was part of the normal activities for carrying out the medium- and long-term plan for the development of defence science and it did not pose any threat or damage to the security of the neighboring countries and the region.
This notwithstanding, the U.S. described the DPRK's exercise of its legitimate right to self-defence as a "violation of the resolution" of the UNSC and a "threat" to the regional peace and stability by bringing to the fore the spokespersons for the White House and the Department of State and the Indo-Pacific Command, and is taking very provocative moves such as calling for convening an emergency meeting of the UNSC.
It truly concerns us that the U.S. is showing abnormal reactions to the exercise of the right to self-defence proper and just to a sovereign state.
As already clarified, the DPRK's deterrent does not aim at a specified state or forces but is for preventing the war itself and defending the sovereign rights. And the U.S. and south Korea have been ruled out as our arch-enemies.
When doing the recent test-firing we did not have the U.S. in mind nor aimed at it, but it is the work which had already been planned purely for the defence of the country. So there is no need for the U.S. to worry or trouble itself over the test-firing.
To criticize the DPRK for developing and test-firing the same weapon system as the one the U.S. possesses or is developing is a clear expression of double-standards and it only excites our suspicion about the "authenticity" of its statement that it does not antagonize the DPRK.
If the U.S. does not take issue with the DPRK's regular and legitimate exercise of the sovereign right, no tension will be caused on the Korean peninsula but if the U.S. and its vassal forces persist with opting for a wrong action, it may act as a catalyst for more serious consequences.
We have already expressed strong concern over the fact that the U.S. and the UNSC are tampering with a dangerous "time bomb". -0-
More From KCNA.kp (En)
Pyongyang, February 5 (KCNA) -- Staff members of the Vietnamese embassy here visited the Kangdong Greenhouse Complex on Tuesday on
February 05, 2025
Pyongyang, February 5 (KCNA) -- Staff members of the Vietnamese embassy here visited the Kangdong Greenhouse Complex on Tuesday on
Pyongyang, February 5 (KCNA) -- Industrial establishments in North Hwanghae Province of the DPRK are conducting mass movements for
February 05, 2025
Pyongyang, February 5 (KCNA) -- Industrial establishments in North Hwanghae Province of the DPRK are conducting mass movements for
Pyongyang, February 5 (KCNA) -- Schoolchildren from across the DPRK involved in the expedition of the 250-mile Journey for
February 05, 2025
Pyongyang, February 5 (KCNA) -- Schoolchildren from across the DPRK involved in the expedition of the 250-mile Journey for
Pyongyang, February 5 (KCNA) -- Following are major news items and articles in leading newspapers of the DPRK on Wednesday: -
February 05, 2025
Pyongyang, February 5 (KCNA) -- Following are major news items and articles in leading newspapers of the DPRK on Wednesday: -
One day in October 2014, the respected Comrade Kim Jong Un looked round a junior middle school in the newly-built Wisong
February 05, 2025
One day in October 2014, the respected Comrade Kim Jong Un looked round a junior middle school in the newly-built Wisong
One winter day in 1964, Chairman Kim Jong Il called an official to ask about the way for solving the traffic problem in Pyongyang,
February 05, 2025
One winter day in 1964, Chairman Kim Jong Il called an official to ask about the way for solving the traffic problem in Pyongyang,
Pyongyang, February 5 (KCNA) -- Entering this year, seven species of animals, including two species of gift animals, brought forth
February 05, 2025
Pyongyang, February 5 (KCNA) -- Entering this year, seven species of animals, including two species of gift animals, brought forth
Pyongyang, February 5 (KCNA) -- An exhibition of utensils and tools for making the preparations for housing construction in a
February 05, 2025
Pyongyang, February 5 (KCNA) -- An exhibition of utensils and tools for making the preparations for housing construction in a
Pyongyang, February 5 (KCNA) -- In order to build up the Workers' Party of Korea into a powerful political general staff and
February 05, 2025
Pyongyang, February 5 (KCNA) -- In order to build up the Workers' Party of Korea into a powerful political general staff and
Pyongyang, February 5 (KCNA) -- Officials of the Central Committee of the General Federation of Trade Unions of Korea have
February 05, 2025
Pyongyang, February 5 (KCNA) -- Officials of the Central Committee of the General Federation of Trade Unions of Korea have
Pyongyang, February 5 (KCNA) -- The 13th Enlarged Plenary Meeting of the Seventh Central Committee of the Socialist Women's Union
February 05, 2025
Pyongyang, February 5 (KCNA) -- The 13th Enlarged Plenary Meeting of the Seventh Central Committee of the Socialist Women's Union
Pyongyang, February 4 (KCNA) -- Modern regional-industry factories have been built in Kumya County, South Hamgyong Province of the
February 04, 2025
Pyongyang, February 4 (KCNA) -- Modern regional-industry factories have been built in Kumya County, South Hamgyong Province of the
Pyongyang, February 4 (KCNA) -- Members of the February 17 Shock Brigade of Scientists and Technicians, dispatched to the
February 04, 2025
Pyongyang, February 4 (KCNA) -- Members of the February 17 Shock Brigade of Scientists and Technicians, dispatched to the
Pyongyang, February 4 (KCNA) -- Following are major news items and articles in leading newspapers of the DPRK on Tuesday: - The
February 04, 2025
Pyongyang, February 4 (KCNA) -- Following are major news items and articles in leading newspapers of the DPRK on Tuesday: - The
Pyongyang, February 4 (KCNA) -- Forestry and mine timber production stations of the Jagang Provincial Forestry Management Bureau
February 04, 2025
Pyongyang, February 4 (KCNA) -- Forestry and mine timber production stations of the Jagang Provincial Forestry Management Bureau
Pyongyang, February 4 (KCNA) -- A national photo exhibition, "By strengthening our revolutionary armed forces into the invincible
February 04, 2025
Pyongyang, February 4 (KCNA) -- A national photo exhibition, "By strengthening our revolutionary armed forces into the invincible
Pyongyang, February 4 (KCNA) -- Young people in Kaesong Municipality of the DPRK have volunteered for major economic sectors
February 04, 2025
Pyongyang, February 4 (KCNA) -- Young people in Kaesong Municipality of the DPRK have volunteered for major economic sectors
Pyongyang, February 4 (KCNA) -- The expedition of schoolchildren from across the DPRK on the march to trace the course of the
February 04, 2025
Pyongyang, February 4 (KCNA) -- The expedition of schoolchildren from across the DPRK on the march to trace the course of the
Pyongyang, February 4 (KCNA) -- A meeting took place in the DPRK on February 3 to mark the 10th anniversary of the respected
February 04, 2025
Pyongyang, February 4 (KCNA) -- A meeting took place in the DPRK on February 3 to mark the 10th anniversary of the respected
Pyongyang, February 4 (KCNA) -- A DPRK civil aviation delegation led by General Director of the National Aviation Administration
February 04, 2025
Pyongyang, February 4 (KCNA) -- A DPRK civil aviation delegation led by General Director of the National Aviation Administration
More Articles
