North Korea expresses concern over the "Golden Dome," perceived as a potential threat to its security.
USA's "Golden Dome" Missile Shield Sparks Controversy Abroad
The United States' plans for the "Golden Dome" missile defense system have raised concerns among global powers, including North Korea, accusing Washington of aiming to militarize space. Russia and China back Pyongyang's criticism, believing the shield poses a threat to the principle of nuclear deterrence.
Pyongyang's Foreign Ministry, via its state-run KCNA news agency, published a memorandum describing the "Golden Dome" as a "dangerous threatening initiative" that targets the strategic security of nuclear-armed states. The ministry also accused the US of being determined to militarize space, stating that the project would trigger a global nuclear and space-based arms race, exacerbating security concerns.
US President Donald Trump recently presented further details about the project at the White House. The "Golden Dome" is designed to protect the United States from a variety of missile threats, including those launched from other parts of the world and even from space. Once completed in three years, the system would have the capability to intercept missiles throughout all stages of their flight.
China had previously accused the US government of threatening the "global strategic balance" with the missile shield and urged Trump to abandon the project. North Korea is believed to possess nuclear weapons, having conducted its first nuclear test in 2006, and remains subject to UN sanctions for its weapons programs, which are not time-limited. Despite these sanctions, the communist-ruled country persists in its nuclear and missile programs, with support from China and Russia, and frequently violates UN Security Council resolutions with missile tests.
The "Golden Dome" is considered a significant step towards the militarization of space due to its space-based capabilities, network of satellites, and integrated defensive and offensive roles. This has prompted criticism from Russia, China, and North Korea, who view it as destabilizing and a catalyst for a new arms race. While there is no specific comment from North Korea on the matter, analysts suggest that Pyongyang would likely perceive the system as a direct challenge to its security calculus.
Sources: ntv.de, mau/AFP
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