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North Korea threatens strong response to US-South Korea arms deal

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North Korea has condemned a US decision to approve a $125 million arms sale to South Korea, which includes AIM-9X Sidewinder missiles. Pyongyang stated that this deal, along with US efforts to document North Korea's human rights situation, constitutes a new threat and a hostile act. The North Korean foreign ministry vowed a strong and immediate response to these perceived provocations, while analysts note Pyongyang has shown little official interest in resuming talks with the US. AI

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North Korea threatens strong response to US-South Korea arms deal

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Reuters ·

    North Korea vows ‘powerful response’ to US$125 million US-South Korea arms deal

    North Korea’s foreign ministry on Thursday denounced a US decision to approve the sale of missiles and related equipment to South Korea, vowing to respond “strongly and immediately” to hostile acts in various areas, state media Korean Central News Agency reported. The remarks com…

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