North Korea backs use of ‘physical force’ against US at Moscow security forum



News North Korea backs use of ‘physical force’ against US at Moscow security forum Defense chief accuses US of escalating tensions in Europe and Asia in latest show of support for Russia’s war in Ukraine Anton Sokolin August 17, 2023 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON The Hwasong-18 solid-fuel ICBM at a military parade in Pyongyang on July 27, 2023 \| Image: KCNA North Korea’s defense minister accused the U.S. of escalating military tensions in Europe and Northeast Asia in a speech to a Russian security conference on Tuesday, insisting that “physical force” is the only way to maintain peace. In his remarks, Kang Sun Nam brushed off the possibility of diplomatic dialogue between Pyongyang and Washington, while seeking to draw parallels between alleged U.S. aggression toward the DPRK and Russia. North Korea’s defense minister accused the U.S. of escalating military tensions in Europe and Northeast Asia in a speech to a Russian security conference on Tuesday, insisting that “physical force” is the only way to maintain peace. In his remarks, Kang Sun Nam brushed off the possibility of diplomatic dialogue between Pyongyang and Washington, while seeking to draw parallels between alleged U.S. aggression toward the DPRK and Russia. 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 backs use of ‘physical force’ against US at Moscow security forum

Defense chief accuses US of escalating tensions in Europe and Asia in latest show of support for Russia’s war in Ukraine

Anton Sokolin August 17, 2023

North Korea backs use of ‘physical force’ against US at Moscow security forum

The Hwasong-18 solid-fuel ICBM at a military parade in Pyongyang on July 27, 2023 | Image: KCNA

North Korea’s defense minister accused the U.S. of escalating military tensions in Europe and Northeast Asia in a speech to a Russian security conference on Tuesday, insisting that “physical force” is the only way to maintain peace.

In his remarks, Kang Sun Nam brushed off the possibility of diplomatic dialogue between Pyongyang and Washington, while seeking to draw parallels between alleged U.S. aggression toward the DPRK and Russia.

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