North Korean FM criticizes U.S. and Security Council, reaffirms rights to nukes



News North Korean FM criticizes U.S. and Security Council, reaffirms rights to nukes Ri threatens U.S. "with tremendous consequences beyond imagination" in speech at United Nations Hamish Macdonald September 23, 2016 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON UN General Assembly The North Korea Foreign Minister's speech to the UN General Assembly on Friday heavily criticized the United Nations Security Council and the U.S. and defended the country's nuclear and ballistic missile programs. Ri Yong Ho initially commented on the current five-year plan for domestic economic development underway in the DPRK, but quickly reverted to criticisms of the U.S.-ROK annual joint military exercises and what the country views as a "hostile" policy against it. The North Korea Foreign Minister's speech to the UN General Assembly on Friday heavily criticized the United Nations Security Council and the U.S. and defended the country's nuclear and ballistic missile programs. Ri Yong Ho initially commented on the current five-year plan for domestic economic development underway in the DPRK, but quickly reverted to criticisms of the U.S.-ROK annual joint military exercises and what the country views as a "hostile" policy against it. Become a member for less than $5.75 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. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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North Korean FM criticizes U.S. and Security Council, reaffirms rights to nukes

Ri threatens U.S. "with tremendous consequences beyond imagination" in speech at United Nations

Hamish Macdonald September 23, 2016

North Korean FM criticizes U.S. and Security Council, reaffirms rights to nukes

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The North Korea Foreign Minister's speech to the UN General Assembly on Friday heavily criticized the United Nations Security Council and the U.S. and defended the country's nuclear and ballistic missile programs.

Ri Yong Ho initially commented on the current five-year plan for domestic economic development underway in the DPRK, but quickly reverted to criticisms of the U.S.-ROK annual joint military exercises and what the country views as a "hostile" policy against it.

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