April 27, 2024
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N.Korea blames U.S. for nuclear tensions

Expert says N.Korean statement timed for 10th anniversary of 9.19 statement, upcoming U.S.-S. Korea summit

The Korea Jurists Committee accused U.S. policy of worsening inter-Korean relations in a lengthy statement released on Sunday via the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA).

The accusation was released ahead of September 8, the 70th anniversary of U.S. troops being stationed in South Korea. In it, the committee claims to demonstrate who is really worsening the situation on the peninsula, as well as the risks of nuclear war.

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