"Will now take more aggressive action..." North Korea enraged over US-South Korea security talks
North Korea has strongly objected to the security talks between the US and South Korea and the entry of a US aircraft carrier into the South Korean port of Busan. On Saturday, North Korean Defense Minister No Kwang Chol said that Pyongyang will now take more aggressive action. This statement comes just a day after North Korea conducted a ballistic missile test off its east coast.
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North Korea is openly expressing its displeasure
Indeed, North Korea's anger over the security partnership between the US and South Korea is continuously increasing. North Korea criticized the security talks held in Seoul with US officials and the presence of a US aircraft carrier at the South Korean port of Busan. No Kwang-chol said Pyongyang views US military presence and security cooperation as a move that escalates tensions in the region, especially since the US nuclear-powered aircraft carrier George Washington arrived at the South Korean port of Busan this week.
Now take more aggressive action
North Korea, citing security concerns, fired a ballistic missile into the sea toward its eastern coastline a day earlier. The missile test came after North Korea criticized new US sanctions imposed on Thursday against North Korean individuals and entities accused of involvement in cyber-related money laundering networks.
On Saturday, South Korea's Defense Ministry strongly criticized the missile launch, stating that the North's move poses a serious threat to regional stability. The ministry also described North Korea's criticism of the US-South Korea meeting as unfortunate.
Growing military partnership between the US and South Korea
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Tuesday that the primary focus of the US-South Korea alliance will be to deter North Korea, although Washington is also looking to flex its military deployments in South Korea based on regional threats.
Pyongyang is ready to take more "aggressive steps" against its enemies
No also said that the entry of the US aircraft carrier George Washington into Busan and recent US-South Korea joint air exercises have further escalated the situation. He warned, "We will demonstrate more aggressive actions based on the principle of ensuring security against enemy threats and safeguarding peace."
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Summary
Last week, North Korea also tested cruise missiles in the western part of the Korean Peninsula, just as Trump and other global leaders were gathering in South Korea for regional meetings.
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