North Korea perceives itself as endangered by the "Golden Dome" initiative.
USA's "Golden Dome" Missile Defense Sparks Global Concern Amid Space Weaponization Allegations
North Korea has vocalized its apprehension towards the U.S.'s proposed "Golden Dome" missile defense system, viewing it as a menacing and dangerous provocation that could potentially escalate conflicts into outer space. A strong condemnation of the project was issued by North Korea's Foreign Ministry, accusing the U.S. of being "determined to militarize space."
In a published statement, the Ministry warned that the system poses a significant threat to the strategic security of nuclear-armed states and could turn space into a potential nuclear battleground, thereby precipitating a global arms race in space. The Foreign Ministry's criticism follows remarks made by U.S. President Donald Trump last week, during which he emphasized that the defense shield would be capable of intercepting missiles from anywhere around the world, including those launched from space.
China has previously expressed concerns about the U.S. missile shield, alleging that it could disrupt the global strategic balance. Beijing urged Trump to abandon the project. As a nuclear-armed state, North Korea is subject to multiple UN sanctions, which were tightened in 2017 and are not time-limited. Despite these sanctions, North Korea continues its nuclear and missile programs, with the support of China and Russia.
Experts suggest that North Korea, which is largely isolated internationally, possesses nuclear weapons and has conducted a nuclear test in 2006. The communist-ruled country repeatedly violates UN Security Council resolutions with missile tests. The "Golden Dome" system, described by Trump as "the best system ever built," aims to provide a comprehensive defense against ballistic and cruise missiles through sensors and interceptors possibly positioned in space.
Sources: ntv.de, mau/AFP
- North Korea
- China
- Russia
- Nuclear Weapons
- Space
- Donald Trump
- The Foreign Ministry of North Korea, a country with nuclear weapons and a history of violating UN Security Council resolutions, issued a stern rebuke of the U.S.'s proposed "Golden Dome" missile defense system, accusing it of being a potential threat to the strategic security of nuclear-armed states and an inadvertent catalyst for a global arms race in space, as it could turn space into a potential nuclear battleground.
- China, a country with its own concerns about the U.S. missile shield, previously spoke out against what they see as a disruptive influence on the global strategic balance, urging President Donald Trump to abandon the project, fearing that it could undermine the economic and monetary union (EMU), as well as the monetary union, by escalating geopolitical tensions and possibly leading to a new era of militarized space-and-astronomy, thereby encroaching upon the science sector and general news.
