North Korea threatens ‘new war’

On the anniversary of the truce that ended hostilities on the peninsula 69 years ago, North Korea accused the US and South Korea of ​​fomenting hostilities that could lead to a “second Korean war.” This was reported on July 27 by the agency Bloomberg with reference to the statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the DPRK.

Pyongyang stressed that joint military exercises between the US and South Korea aggravate the situation on the Korean Peninsula, calling the allies a “horde” that provokes the “horrors of war.”

This month, the United States and South Korea conducted joint maneuvers involving F-35A fighter jets.

The agency recalled that North Korea for decades called military exercises “a prelude to an invasion.” The current announcement coincided with the July 27 signing of an armistice agreement between US-led UN forces, North Korea and China that led to a ceasefire in the 1950-1953 Korean War.

Despite the fact that the treaty that would formally end the war was never signed, North Korea celebrates this day as a victory.

The US has been pointing out for years that if North Korea wants a formal peace treaty and diplomatic relations, it must end its nuclear weapons program.

Recall that Ukraine severed diplomatic relations with North Korea after Pyongyang recognized the “DNR” and “LNR”. Kyiv regarded this step as an attempt to undermine the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the country.

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