North Korea condemns US missile sale to Seoul
North Korea's Central News Agency reported that the Ministry condemned the United States' approval of the sale of advanced air-to-air missiles and related equipment to South Korea, warning that this move would escalate tensions on the Korean Peninsula. It noted that the U.S. State Department has approved a sale valued at nearly $300 million, considering it to strengthen military cooperation between Washington and Seoul and to heighten tensions with Pyongyang. These statements come amid growing concerns over the development of North Korea's nuclear and missile capabilities, and amidst ongoing talks between Washington and Seoul to enhance nuclear deterrence and prepare for potential North Korean threats.
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