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North Korea rejects international push to suspend nuclear testing
Pyongyang's foreign ministry on Thursday dismissed calls from the international community to halt its nuclear weapons programme, characterising the statement as a politically motivated attack. The rejection underscores growing tensions over North Korea's continued weapons development.
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North Korea's foreign ministry has firmly rejected an international statement calling for the suspension of nuclear tests, with an official spokesperson condemning the appeal as hostile interference in the country's internal affairs.
The ministry characterised the statement as "a grave political provocation against our state," attributing it to what it described as hostile forces seeking to undermine Pyongyang's security interests. The strong rebuke reflects North Korea's longstanding defiance of international pressure regarding its nuclear weapons programme.
The rejection comes as concerns mount in the region over North Korea's nuclear and ballistic missile capabilities. The country has conducted multiple nuclear tests and weapons launches in recent years, prompting repeated calls from the United Nations, the United States, and regional powers for a halt to such activities.
Pyongyang has consistently maintained that its nuclear arsenal is essential for national defence against what it perceives as external threats. The regime shows no signs of abandoning its weapons development ambitions despite international sanctions and diplomatic pressure.