In a blistering verbal assault that has further raised international tensions, North Korea has launched a extraordinary public tirade against the United Nations, branding the global body a servile 'puppet' of the United States.
The shocking accusation was delivered by Kim Song, North Korea's ambassador to the UN, during a rare press conference in New York. The envoy vehemently defended his regime's recent spate of prohibited ballistic missile tests, framing them as a sovereign right to self-defence.
A Staunch Defence of Pyongyang's Provocations
Ambassador Kim's rhetoric was uncompromising. He asserted that North Korea's military advancements are a 'legitimate and just' response to what he described as hostile US military manoeuvres in the region. The tests, he claimed, are a necessary deterrent against perceived American aggression.
The speech served as a direct rebuttal to the UN Security Council, which recently convened an emergency meeting to address Pyongyang's escalating weapons tests, which blatantly violate multiple international sanctions.
The Taiwan Question and Accusations of Hypocrisy
The ambassador's fury extended beyond his own country's actions. He launched a robust defence of China's contentious claim over Taiwan, lambasting the US for its support of the self-ruled island.
'The United States is deliberately escalating tensions with its irresponsible interference in the Taiwan issue,' Kim stated, aligning Pyongyang's stance firmly with its powerful ally in Beijing. This alignment underscores the growing geopolitical fissures that the UN is struggling to manage.
He accused the UN of a profound double standard, alleging the institution applies selective criticism while turning a blind eye to the military activities of the US and its allies. This, he declared, strips the UN of its legitimacy and exposes its subservience to Washington's agenda.
International Condemnation and the Path Ahead
The international community has repeatedly condemned North Korea's actions. The UN Security Council has long prohibited the nation from conducting ballistic missile and nuclear tests, imposing strict sanctions aimed at curbing its weapons programmes.
Despite this, under the leadership of Kim Jong-un, North Korea has dramatically accelerated its testing schedule, flouting international law and significantly advancing its military capabilities. This latest verbal outburst signals a deepening isolation and a defiant posture from the Hermit Kingdom, suggesting further provocations are likely on the horizon.
