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, December 3 (KCNA) -- DPRK Foreign Minister Ri Son Gwon sent a message of greeting to his Lao counterpart Saleumxay
December 03, 2021
Pyongyang, December 3 (KCNA) -- DPRK Foreign Minister Ri Son Gwon sent a message of greeting to his Lao counterpart Saleumxay
Pyongyang, December 3 (KCNA) -- Kim Tok Hun, premier of the Cabinet of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, sent a
December 03, 2021
Pyongyang, December 3 (KCNA) -- Kim Tok Hun, premier of the Cabinet of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, sent a
Pyongyang, December 3 (KCNA) -- Kim Tok Hun, premier of the Cabinet of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, sent a message
December 03, 2021
Pyongyang, December 3 (KCNA) -- Kim Tok Hun, premier of the Cabinet of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, sent a message
Pyongyang, December 2 (KCNA) -- A national rabbit show and experience-sharing workshop of school youth league and children's union
December 02, 2021
Pyongyang, December 2 (KCNA) -- A national rabbit show and experience-sharing workshop of school youth league and children's union
Pyongyang, December 2 (KCNA) -- Many impressive stories have been told in the DPRK where everyone helps and leads each other
December 02, 2021
Pyongyang, December 2 (KCNA) -- Many impressive stories have been told in the DPRK where everyone helps and leads each other
Pyongyang, December 2 (KCNA) -- Japan has become further pronounced in its attempt at overseas expansion. At a recent ministerial
December 02, 2021
Pyongyang, December 2 (KCNA) -- Japan has become further pronounced in its attempt at overseas expansion. At a recent ministerial
Pyongyang, December 2 (KCNA) -- The world history of wars has recorded many famous generals and commanders, but it is hard to find
December 02, 2021
Pyongyang, December 2 (KCNA) -- The world history of wars has recorded many famous generals and commanders, but it is hard to find
Pyongyang, December 2 (KCNA) -- Meetings of young activists in displaying noble traits were held by the youth league committees of
December 02, 2021
Pyongyang, December 2 (KCNA) -- Meetings of young activists in displaying noble traits were held by the youth league committees of
Pyongyang, December 2 (KCNA) -- Following are major news items and articles in leading newspapers of the DPRK on Thursday: The 5th
December 02, 2021
Pyongyang, December 2 (KCNA) -- Following are major news items and articles in leading newspapers of the DPRK on Thursday: The 5th
Pyongyang, December 2 (KCNA) -- South Hwanghae Province is concentrating efforts on the work for enlisting locally available
December 02, 2021
Pyongyang, December 2 (KCNA) -- South Hwanghae Province is concentrating efforts on the work for enlisting locally available
Pyongyang, December 2 (KCNA) -- The 5th Political Bureau Meeting of the 8th Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK)
December 02, 2021
Pyongyang, December 2 (KCNA) -- The 5th Political Bureau Meeting of the 8th Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK)
Pyongyang December 2 (KCNA) -- Kim Jong Un , general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs
December 02, 2021
Pyongyang December 2 (KCNA) -- Kim Jong Un , general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs
Pyongyang December 2 (KCNA) -- Kim Jong Un , general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs
December 02, 2021
Pyongyang December 2 (KCNA) -- Kim Jong Un , general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs
Pyongyang, December 2 (KCNA) -- The Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) announced a
December 02, 2021
Pyongyang, December 2 (KCNA) -- The Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) announced a
Pyongyang, December 2 (KCNA) -- The Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) sent a message of greeting to the
December 02, 2021
Pyongyang, December 2 (KCNA) -- The Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) sent a message of greeting to the
Pyongyang, December 2 (KCNA) -- DPRK Foreign Minister Ri Son Gwon Wednesday sent a message of greeting to Bogdan Lucian Aurescu,
December 02, 2021
Pyongyang, December 2 (KCNA) -- DPRK Foreign Minister Ri Son Gwon Wednesday sent a message of greeting to Bogdan Lucian Aurescu,
Pyongyang, December 1 (KCNA) -- The Korean ink stick with a long history was well known to the world for its good quality and
December 01, 2021
Pyongyang, December 1 (KCNA) -- The Korean ink stick with a long history was well known to the world for its good quality and
Pyongyang, December 1 (KCNA) -- Brisk in provinces is the work to propel the regional economic development and improvement of
December 01, 2021
Pyongyang, December 1 (KCNA) -- Brisk in provinces is the work to propel the regional economic development and improvement of
Pyongyang, December 1 (KCNA) -- It has been 85 years since President Kim Il Sung founded "Samil Wolgan", organ of the Association
December 01, 2021
Pyongyang, December 1 (KCNA) -- It has been 85 years since President Kim Il Sung founded "Samil Wolgan", organ of the Association
Pyongyang, December 1 (KCNA) -- Leading newspapers of the DPRK on Wednesday editorially say that it is the bounden duty and noble
December 01, 2021
Pyongyang, December 1 (KCNA) -- Leading newspapers of the DPRK on Wednesday editorially say that it is the bounden duty and noble
More Articles
