North Korea warns of ‘nuclear crisis’ in rare comments at UN Security Council



News North Korea warns of ‘nuclear crisis’ in rare comments at UN Security Council Ambassador Kim Song accuses US of pushing tensions to the brink at meeting convened after DPRK fires solid-fuel ICBM Ifang Bremer July 14, 2023 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON North Korea's Ambassador to the UN Kim Song speaks at the Security Council, July 13, 2023 (left) and a drone shot of the DPRK's latest ICBM test (right) \| Image: UN TV and Rodong Sinmun (edited by NK News) Tensions on the Korean Peninsula are reaching “a nuclear crisis” that exceeds the Cold War era, North Korea said Thursday in rare comments at the U.N. Security Council (UNSC). DPRK Ambassador Kim Song placed the blame solely on the U.S. for the current friction, warning that it was up to Washington to decide whether an “extreme situation” will occur. Tensions on the Korean Peninsula are reaching “a nuclear crisis” that exceeds the Cold War era, North Korea said Thursday in rare comments at the U.N. Security Council (UNSC). DPRK Ambassador Kim Song placed the blame solely on the U.S. for the current friction, warning that it was up to Washington to decide whether an “extreme situation” will occur. 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 Korea warns of ‘nuclear crisis’ in rare comments at UN Security Council

Ambassador Kim Song accuses US of pushing tensions to the brink at meeting convened after DPRK fires solid-fuel ICBM

Ifang Bremer July 14, 2023

North Korea warns of ‘nuclear crisis’ in rare comments at UN Security Council

North Korea's Ambassador to the UN Kim Song speaks at the Security Council, July 13, 2023 (left) and a drone shot of the DPRK's latest ICBM test (right) | Image: UN TV and Rodong Sinmun (edited by NK News)

Tensions on the Korean Peninsula are reaching “a nuclear crisis” that exceeds the Cold War era, North Korea said Thursday in rare comments at the U.N. Security Council (UNSC).

DPRK Ambassador Kim Song placed the blame solely on the U.S. for the current friction, warning that it was up to Washington to decide whether an “extreme situation” will occur.

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