The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) has sparked global concern after test-firing its latest intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), the Hwasongpho-19, calling it a 'legitimate exercise' of self-defense. The country's Foreign Ministry accused the U.S. and its allies of escalating tensions through joint military drills and pushing for a UN Security Council meeting to 'encroach' on its sovereignty, according to state media KCNA.
In a fiery statement, the DPRK claimed the missile test was a response to 'provocative moves' by hostile forces, framing it as a necessary step to 'deter a nuclear war' and counter U.S. military threats. 'We will manage regional security with absolute power,' the statement read, doubling down on its stance amid rising geopolitical friction.
The test comes as the Korean Peninsula faces renewed strain, with the DPRK condemning U.S.-led air exercises as 'aggressive' and a violation of international law. Analysts warn the move could signal a shift in the region's military dynamics, leaving young professionals and global security buffs questioning: What’s next for diplomacy?
The country's Foreign Ministry accused the U.S. and its allies of escalating tensions through joint military drills and pushing for a UN Security Council meeting to 'encroach' on its sovereignty, according to state media KCNA.
'We will manage regional security with absolute power,' the statement read, doubling down on its stance amid rising geopolitical friction.
