The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) is doubling down on its military readiness, calling out the U.S. for 'reckless' actions it claims are destabilizing the Korean Peninsula. In a fiery statement Saturday, a senior DPRK defense official accused Washington of escalating tensions through war drills and deploying a nuclear-powered submarine to the region.
'Strengthening our self-defense isn’t optional—it’s how we counter threats and protect our sovereignty,' the official said, according to state media. The remarks come days after the USS Columbia docked in South Korea’s Busan port, part of ongoing U.S.-ROK military cooperation that Pyongyang labels as provocative.
The DPRK also slammed U.S. claims about its intercontinental ballistic missile capabilities as 'brigandish sophistry' meant to justify America’s own nuclear modernization. 'If the U.S. fears for its security, it should stop threatening sovereign nations,' the official added, urging Washington to abandon its 'hostile policies.'
With both sides trading accusations, analysts warn the standoff could deepen regional uncertainties. As one KCNA headline put it: 'Self-defense isn’t a choice—it’s a right.'
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