March 29, 2024
News

North Korea defends Saturday’s “self-defensive” weapons test

Foreign ministry warns against "baseless allegations" in likely message to South

North Korea's foreign ministry in a statement Wednesday issued a stern defense of the country's surprise missile test over the weekend, warning unnamed "forces" against describing it as provocative or destabilizing.

The comments came in a response given by a spokesperson for the country's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) to a question from a journalist from the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA).

Become a member for less than $4 per week.

  • Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis
  • The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop
  • Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns
  • Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting
Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts.
Subscribe now

All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time.