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North Korea's state security minister says they will not tolerate any hostile acts that threaten the sovereignty and dignity of their country - Anadolu Ajansı
North Korea has criticised the US's plan for a futuristic "Golden Dome" missile shield, saying it could "turn outer space into a potential nuclear war field".
U.S. adversaries condemn Trump's Golden Dome plan, citing risks of space arms race and global instability, while the U.S. defends it as homeland protection.
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Korea JoongAng Daily on MSNNorth Korea urges United States to stop military threatsThe head of the policy office at the North's defense ministry released a statement, carried by the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), claiming that “the security guarantee of the U.S. mainland” depends on giving up “military threats and aggressive attempts” against other nations.
The following is the May 23, 2025, Congressional Research Service In Focus report, North Korea’s Nuclear Weapons and Missile Programs. From the report North Korea continues to advance its nuclear weapons and missile programs despite UN Security Council sanctions and high-level diplomatic efforts.
Top security officials say China and North Korea’s support for Russia in its war against Ukraine has exposed how lines between regions have blurred, and the need for a global approach toward defense.
President Donald Trump has touted the missile defense system as a way to ward off threats from Russia, China and North Korea. Pyongyang sees offensive capability.
Kim Jong-un seized on Russia’s need for support in its war against Ukraine. His reward is a rapidly modernizing military that threatens the delicate balance of power on the Korean Peninsula.
Kim Jong Un pledged to deepen North Korea’s deterrent posture across air, land, and increasingly sea-based platforms, emphasizing the newly launched 5,000-ton multipurpose destroyer Choe Hyon as both a symbol of military self-reliance and a critical advancement in naval nuclear deterrence.
North Korea on Sunday called on the United States to abandon its military threats against others if it has concerns about its mainland safety. The head of the p
North Korea has criticised the US' plan for a futuristic 'Golden Dome' missile shield, saying it could 'turn outer space into a potential nuclear war field'