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November 15, 2024
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N. Korea says ARF statement “severely” distorts nature of Korean peninsula issue

Statement cites Chinese "dual-freeze" proposal, calls on DPRK to comply with UNSC resolutions

The North Korean delegation to the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) on Wednesday criticized a statement by the forum's chairman for “severely" distorting the nature of growing tensions on the Korean peninsula.

The chairman's statement - which cites “grave concern over recent developments in the Korean Peninsula” - was issued Tuesday night after the forum wrapped up on Monday.

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