North Korea Warns Seoul Administration Over U.S. Defense Base
The Pyongyang administration announced that it will face a harsh response if the allied country transforms into the center of Washington-led military systems.
North Korea stated that if South Korea becomes the hub of the U.S.-led collective defense system, it will become the target of decisive retaliation.
Reaction to Collective Defense System
A commentary published in North Korea's state media KCNA drew attention to the consequences of South Korea assuming a central role in the U.S.-led collective defense system.
Accusation of Global Hegemony
Institute department director Kang Chol Su accused the Washington administration of turning its ally South Korea into a base pursuing global hegemony.
Countermeasures Against Security Threats
It was stated that Pyongyang is preparing countermeasures to ruthlessly crush challenges to its security, while joint drills and U.S. military deployments were criticized.