On the last full day of the Obama Administration, Pyongyang ridiculed the outgoing U.S government’s North Korea policies in possibly its most strident editorial this year.

Hinting at its readiness to launch an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) at any time, the commentary was published amid ongoing rumors about the launch of two new ICBMs.

“It might be hard for Washington to admit this, but what can it do about the undeniable and evident facts?” Workers’ Party organ Rodong Sinmunsaid on Thursday. “To be honest, if the U.S. had listened to our advice and changed its DPRK policies, then