North Korea slams ‘Western countries’ in apparent reference to Atlanta shootings | NK News
NK News Logo
December 25, 2024

NK News is hiring

News

North Korea slams ‘Western countries’ in apparent reference to Atlanta shootings

Experts say that North Korea is leveraging racial issues in the U.S. to deflect from its own human rights abuses

North Korea took aim at “Western countries” for harping on its egregious human rights record, alluding to recent racially-charged crimes in the United States and defending itself as a “socialist paradise.”

Over the weekend, North Korea’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a spate of statements accusing other countries of white supremacy, racial discrimination and violence against women — as well as unfair meddling in DPRK affairs.

Try unlimited access
Only $1 for four weeks

  • Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis
  • Year-one discount if you continue past $1 trial period
  • 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.