October 21, 2021 20:14 PM
The U.S. accuses North Korea of testing a new submarine-launched ballistic missile the day before
News from Pyongyang: According to a report from the Korean Central News Agency on the 21st, the North Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement on the 20th saying that the US accusing the North of North Korea of testing a new submarine-launched ballistic missile the day before was an overreaction to North Korea’s legitimate right to self-defense.
The statement said that the US government and military described North Korea’s lawful exercise of self-defense rights as “violating UN Security Council resolutions and threatening regional peace and stability” and requested the Security Council to convene an emergency meeting. This is an excessive response to the legitimate exercise of self-defense rights by sovereign states. North Korea’s deterrence is not aimed at a specific country or force. This missile test is for national defense activities that have already been arranged.
The statement said that the United States accused North Korea while possessing or developing weapons. This is an “obvious double standard.” As long as there is nothing wrong with the United States, there will be no tension on the Korean peninsula.
According to a report by the Korean Central News Agency on the 20th, the North Korean Academy of Defense Sciences successfully tested a new submarine-launched ballistic missile on the 19th. The North Korean Academy of Defense Sciences said that the missile uses many upgraded guidance technologies such as side maneuvers and gliding and jumping maneuvers, which will make a major contribution to enhancing national defense technology and improving the navy’s underwater combat capabilities.
US White House Press Secretary Psaki condemned North Korea’s missile test at a regular press conference on the 19th, saying that this highlights the urgent need for diplomacy and dialogue.
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