April 22, 2025Apr 22, 2025
KCNA Pyongyang Times

Press statement of spokesman for DPRK Ministry of National Defence

Date: 11/02/2025 | Source: Pyongyang Times | Read original version at source

A spokesman for the Ministry of National Defence of the DPRK on February 11 issued the following press statement, titled “We will make clearer our choice of action and mode of counteraction against the US”:

The Los Angeles-class nuclear-powered submarine Alexandria of the US Navy entered the Pusan operation base of the ROK on February 10 on the pretext of the rest of the crew and replenishment of munitions.

A clear expression of the US invariable hysteria for confrontation with the DPRK, the first overt emergence of a US nuclear submarine in the Korean peninsula this year is an undeniable threat to the security environment of the DPRK and an instable factor further escalating the military tension in the region.

The US is openly ignoring the security concern of the DPRK.

We express grave concern over the US dangerous hostile military act that can lead the acute military confrontation in the region surrounding the Korean peninsula to an actual armed conflict and strongly warn that the US should stop provocations stirring up the instability any longer.

The practical reality clearly indicates why the new step for strengthening the nuclear capability and self-defensive power clarified by our head of state recently is just and which way we should inevitably advance.

We will not flinch even an inch from the conflicting structure with the outrageous rival state.

To thoroughly contain only with corresponding strength the US, the hegemonic entity believing blindly in domination by strength, is the answer the reality is giving and the responding principle we have already maintained.

Our armed forces are strictly watching the frequent appearance of the US strategic means on the Korean peninsula and are ready for using any means to defend the security and interests of the state and the regional peace.

We will make clearer our choice of action and mode of counteraction against our rivals.

The armed forces of the DPRK always faithful to the constitutional duty to defend the security of the state will do acts of deterring the factors threatening the regional security environment and unhesitatingly exercise the legitimate right to punish the provokers.

More From Pyongyang Times

China brands US as hacking empire

China brands US as hacking empire

A spokesman for the Chinese defense ministry in a news conference on April 16 branded the US as an empire of hacking. He said that

April 21, 2025

A spokesman for the Chinese defense ministry in a news conference on April 16 branded the US as an empire of hacking. He said that

Delegation of United Russia Youth Guards visits various places

Delegation of United Russia Youth Guards visits various places

The delegation of the United Russia Youth Guards led by Anton Zemidov, chairman of its Coordinating Council, visited the Youth

April 21, 2025

The delegation of the United Russia Youth Guards led by Anton Zemidov, chairman of its Coordinating Council, visited the Youth

DPRK embassy in Beijing hosts reception

DPRK embassy in Beijing hosts reception

The DPRK embassy in Beijing hosted a reception on April 14 on the occasion of the 113th birth anniversary of President Kim Il

April 21, 2025

The DPRK embassy in Beijing hosted a reception on April 14 on the occasion of the 113th birth anniversary of President Kim Il

US measure to ease arms export regulations a step to expand wars

US measure to ease arms export regulations a step to expand wars

Shortly ago, the present US administration took a measure to ease the "regulations" that had been obstacles to the export of

April 21, 2025

Shortly ago, the present US administration took a measure to ease the "regulations" that had been obstacles to the export of

Egyptian FM decries Israeli air raid

Egyptian FM decries Israeli air raid

The Egyptian foreign ministry issued a statement on April 13 to denounce Israel’s unethical air raids on the Gaza Strip. The

April 20, 2025

The Egyptian foreign ministry issued a statement on April 13 to denounce Israel’s unethical air raids on the Gaza Strip. The

Venezuelan defence minister condemns US’ human rights violation

Venezuelan defence minister condemns US’ human rights violation

The Venezuelan minister of defence denounced the US’ human rights abuses at an event marking the founding of the Bolivarian militi

April 20, 2025

The Venezuelan minister of defence denounced the US’ human rights abuses at an event marking the founding of the Bolivarian militi

Russia, Egypt hold joint naval exercise

Russia, Egypt hold joint naval exercise

Russia and Egypt recently waged a joint naval exercise in the eastern waters of the Mediterranean. It involved frigates, small

April 20, 2025

Russia and Egypt recently waged a joint naval exercise in the eastern waters of the Mediterranean. It involved frigates, small

DPRK hero meets Russian delegation

DPRK hero meets Russian delegation

DPRK Hero Pak In Ho, a lecturer at the Victorious Fatherland Liberation War Museum, met members of the delegation of the United

April 19, 2025

DPRK Hero Pak In Ho, a lecturer at the Victorious Fatherland Liberation War Museum, met members of the delegation of the United

Ninth April Spring People's Art Festival closes

Ninth April Spring People's Art Festival closes

The Ninth April Spring People's Art Festival, which opened in Pyongyang on the occasion of the 113th birth anniversary of

April 19, 2025

The Ninth April Spring People's Art Festival, which opened in Pyongyang on the occasion of the 113th birth anniversary of

Senior WPK official meets major members of Russian delegation

Senior WPK official meets major members of Russian delegation

Kim Jong Sun, department director of the Central Committee of the Workers’ Party of Korea, met and had a talk in a friendly

April 19, 2025

Kim Jong Sun, department director of the Central Committee of the Workers’ Party of Korea, met and had a talk in a friendly

Celebration performances continue

Celebration performances continue

The participants in the Ninth April Spring People's Art Festival have given performances in Pyongyang every day. Pak Thae Song and

April 18, 2025

The participants in the Ninth April Spring People's Art Festival have given performances in Pyongyang every day. Pak Thae Song and

President Kim Il Sung ’s birth anniversary celebrated abroad

President Kim Il Sung ’s birth anniversary celebrated abroad

Celebration meetings took place in Myanmar, Norway, Denmark, Bulgaria, Switzerland, Sweden, the UK, Austria, Finland and Mexico fr

April 18, 2025

Celebration meetings took place in Myanmar, Norway, Denmark, Bulgaria, Switzerland, Sweden, the UK, Austria, Finland and Mexico fr

Koreans in Japan significantly celebrate April holiday

Koreans in Japan significantly celebrate April holiday

Koreans in Japan significantly celebrated the greatest auspicious April holiday of the nation. Officials of the Central Standing

April 18, 2025

Koreans in Japan significantly celebrated the greatest auspicious April holiday of the nation. Officials of the Central Standing

Kim Il Sung honour prizes conferred

Kim Il Sung honour prizes conferred

Kim Il Sung Youth Honour Prize and Kim Il Sung Children Honour Prize were awarded to exemplary primary (sub-primary) youth league

April 18, 2025

Kim Il Sung Youth Honour Prize and Kim Il Sung Children Honour Prize were awarded to exemplary primary (sub-primary) youth league

KCNA commentary on Israel's ambition for territorial annexation

KCNA commentary on Israel's ambition for territorial annexation

The Israeli aggressors are now making more undisguised attempts to switch its policy to territorial annexation from territorial

April 18, 2025

The Israeli aggressors are now making more undisguised attempts to switch its policy to territorial annexation from territorial

Chinese FM spokesman censures US for visa restrictions

Chinese FM spokesman censures US for visa restrictions

A spokesman for the Chinese Foreign Ministry criticized the US for imposing visa restrictions on Chinese officials on the pretext

April 18, 2025

A spokesman for the Chinese Foreign Ministry criticized the US for imposing visa restrictions on Chinese officials on the pretext

DPRK team advances to semi-finals of 2025 AFC U-17 Asian Cup

DPRK team advances to semi-finals of 2025 AFC U-17 Asian Cup

The quarterfinal match between the DPRK and the Indonesian teams for the 2025 AFC U-17 Asian Cup took place in Saudi Arabia on

April 17, 2025

The quarterfinal match between the DPRK and the Indonesian teams for the 2025 AFC U-17 Asian Cup took place in Saudi Arabia on

Senior Party and government officials visit Kumsusan Palace of Sun

Senior Party and government officials visit Kumsusan Palace of Sun

Pak Thae Song and Choe Ryong Hae, members of the Presidium of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Workers’

April 17, 2025

Pak Thae Song and Choe Ryong Hae, members of the Presidium of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Workers’

More Articles