North Korea Condemns US ‘War Exports’
Pyongyang says Washington’s latest missile deal with Seoul will deepen regional tensions, strengthen military confrontation, and undermine stability on the Korean Peninsula
North Korea, PUREWILAYAH.COM – North Korea has strongly condemned Washington’s approval of advanced air-to-air missile sales to South Korea, describing the move as “war exports” that will further escalate tensions on the Korean Peninsula.
In a statement carried by the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), a senior official from North Korea’s Foreign Ministry accused the United States and South Korea of deepening military cooperation despite growing concerns over regional instability.
The official said Washington and Seoul are systematically strengthening their military alliance and pushing tensions on the Korean Peninsula and across the region to increasingly dangerous levels.
“US arms exports are war exports, and importing American weapons means accumulating tension and confrontation,” the statement said.
North Korea Warns Against Military Escalation
The criticism came after the US State Department approved a military package worth nearly 300 million dollars, including 70 AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles and related equipment for South Korea.
According to Pyongyang, the latest deal is part of a broader pattern of American military support for Seoul. North Korea pointed to several recent US arms packages involving naval helicopters, attack helicopters, and guided bombs worth billions of dollars.
Pyongyang also cited a 2025 defense agreement under which South Korea pledged to purchase 25 billion dollars worth of US military equipment by 2030.
North Korea argued that Washington is transforming South Korea into a frontline outpost for confrontation and accused the United States of fueling military tensions throughout the Asia-Pacific region through weapons sales to South Korea, Japan, and Taiwan.
Pyongyang Vows to Strengthen Deterrence
The Foreign Ministry official warned that North Korea would continue strengthening its defense capabilities in response.
“In light of the provocative efforts of the US and its allies to build up their armed forces, the DPRK will continue improving and strengthening its self-defense deterrent,” the statement said.
Pyongyang added that it would intensify efforts to maintain military balance in the region and safeguard stability on the Korean Peninsula.
The Korean Peninsula remains technically in a state of war, as the 1950–1953 Korean War ended with an armistice rather than a formal peace treaty.
The United States currently maintains nearly 30,000 troops in South Korea and regularly conducts joint military exercises with Seoul, measures that Washington describes as necessary for deterrence and regional security.
North Korea, however, has long viewed the US military presence and joint drills as hostile actions and argues that its missile and nuclear programs are defensive measures aimed at protecting national sovereignty and preventing foreign interference. (PW)