North Korean media mocks U.S., South Korean fears over Christmas day testing



News North Korean media mocks U.S., South Korean fears over Christmas day testing Externally-focused outlets also dismiss South Korean attempts to mediate DPRK-U.S. dialogue Jeongmin Kim January 6, 2020 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON KCNA North Korea's externally-focused outlet Uriminzokkiri on Monday slammed the U.S. and South Korea for a recent rise in tensions on the peninsula, mocking Seoul and Washington for "self-inflicted" anxiety over a high-profile nuclear or missile test by Pyongyang over the Christmas holidays. In some of the outlet's first articles of the year, the Uriminzokkiri said the U.S. and South Korea had spent a "tiring time" towards the end of 2019, "making hasty conclusion that the timing for implementing strategic measures targeted towards the U.S. is Christmas Day." North Korea's externally-focused outlet Uriminzokkiri on Monday slammed the U.S. and South Korea for a recent rise in tensions on the peninsula, mocking Seoul and Washington for "self-inflicted" anxiety over a high-profile nuclear or missile test by Pyongyang over the Christmas holidays. In some of the outlet's first articles of the year, the Uriminzokkiri said the U.S. and South Korea had spent a "tiring time" towards the end of 2019, "making hasty conclusion that the timing for implementing strategic measures targeted towards the U.S. is Christmas Day." 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 media mocks U.S., South Korean fears over Christmas day testing

Externally-focused outlets also dismiss South Korean attempts to mediate DPRK-U.S. dialogue

Jeongmin Kim January 6, 2020

North Korean media mocks U.S., South Korean fears over Christmas day testing

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North Korea's externally-focused outlet Uriminzokkiri on Monday slammed the U.S. and South Korea for a recent rise in tensions on the peninsula, mocking Seoul and Washington for "self-inflicted" anxiety over a high-profile nuclear or missile test by Pyongyang over the Christmas holidays.

In some of the outlet's first articles of the year, the Uriminzokkiri said the U.S. and South Korea had spent a "tiring time" towards the end of 2019, "making hasty conclusion that the timing for implementing strategic measures targeted towards the U.S. is Christmas Day."

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