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North Korea condemns $300 M US missile sale to South Korea

6/13/2026

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North Korea’s foreign ministry condemned on Saturday the U.S. State Department’s approval of a nearly $300 million sale of advanced air-to-air missiles to South Korea, calling it a war-export that raises regional tension.
State media KCNA said the Washington-Seoul partnership is being systematically strengthened despite international concern.
North Korea announced it will continue strengthening its self-defensive deterrent to maintain the regional balance of power.

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North Korea’s foreign ministry condemned on Saturday the U.S. State Department’s approval of a nearly $300 million sale of advanced air-to-air missiles to South Korea, calling it a war-export that raises regional tension.
State media KCNA said the Washington-Seoul partnership is being systematically strengthened despite international concern.
North Korea announced it will continue strengthening its self-defensive deterrent to maintain the regional balance of power.