‘Reckless interference’ in Taiwan could target North Korea, Pyongyang warns



News ‘Reckless interference’ in Taiwan could target North Korea, Pyongyang warns DPRK signals support for Beijing following the US president’s pledge to defend Taiwan against China Chaewon Chung October 22, 2021 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Rodong Sinmun, 2019 June 21 \| Xi Jinping and Kim Jong Un holding hands after Xi arrives in Pyongyang for a state visit North Korea’s vice foreign minister warned the U.S. that “reckless interference” in the Taiwan issue could escalate tensions on the Korean Peninsula, North Korea’s state-run media reported on Saturday. Following U.S. President Joe Biden’s stated commitment on Thursday to come to Taiwan’s defense if China attacked, Pak Myong Ho signaled Pyongyang’s support for China and raised the possibility that any American forces dispatched to Taiwan could be also aimed at Pyongyang. North Korea’s vice foreign minister warned the U.S. that “reckless interference” in the Taiwan issue could escalate tensions on the Korean Peninsula, North Korea’s state-run media reported on Saturday. Following U.S. President Joe Biden’s stated commitment on Thursday to come to Taiwan’s defense if China attacked, Pak Myong Ho signaled Pyongyang’s support for China and raised the possibility that any American forces dispatched to Taiwan could be also aimed at Pyongyang. 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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‘Reckless interference’ in Taiwan could target North Korea, Pyongyang warns

DPRK signals support for Beijing following the US president’s pledge to defend Taiwan against China

Chaewon Chung October 22, 2021

‘Reckless interference’ in Taiwan could target North Korea, Pyongyang warns

Rodong Sinmun, 2019 June 21 | Xi Jinping and Kim Jong Un holding hands after Xi arrives in Pyongyang for a state visit

North Korea’s vice foreign minister warned the U.S. that “reckless interference” in the Taiwan issue could escalate tensions on the Korean Peninsula, North Korea’s state-run media reported on Saturday.

Following U.S. President Joe Biden’s stated commitment on Thursday to come to Taiwan’s defense if China attacked, Pak Myong Ho signaled Pyongyang’s support for China and raised the possibility that any American forces dispatched to Taiwan could be also aimed at Pyongyang.

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