North Korea has slammed NATO, labeling it an “aggressive and belligerent war machine” and accusing the alliance of sparking a “new Cold War.” In a recent statement from the North Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the nation condemned NATO’s expansion efforts and military buildup in Europe as detrimental to global stability.
The ministry stated, “Despite presenting itself as a defensive alliance, NATO cannot disguise its true nature as a catalyst for conflict and a disruptor of international security, thus provoking a new Cold War.” This declaration comes as tensions rise over North Korea’s increasingly aggressive stance.
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Moreover, North Korea accused NATO of being complicit in the Russian invasion of Ukraine through its expansionist policies. The statement pointed to historical conflicts, such as the air raids on Yugoslavia in the late 90s and the post-9/11 interventions, as evidence that NATO has deviated from its original purpose since the Cold War’s conclusion.
Referring to July’s NATO summit in Washington D.C., the ministry asserted that the alliance has shown its capacity to provoke a global crisis. They criticized the announcement regarding increased “European integrated deterrence,” which includes plans for the U.S. to send advanced weaponry to Germany.
The North Korean officials quoted major media reports suggesting that such actions would exacerbate tensions between the West and nations like Russia and China, thus fueling an arms race and further entrenching the world in Cold War dynamics.
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These comments arrive as North Korea intensifies its hostile rhetoric toward the West amidst ongoing missile tests and nuclear threats. Recent intelligence suggests that Kim Jong Un’s nuclear program is nearing completion, with upgrades reportedly including 250 tactical ballistic missile launchers now stationed near the South Korean border, raising alarms in Seoul.
Overall, North Korea’s claims reflect its growing unease with NATO’s military strategies and the changing geopolitical landscape.