North Korea perceives the "Golden Dome" as a potential threat to its security.
United States' Space Defense System Sparks Concern Among Global Powers
North Korea has expressed its concern over the U.S.'s plans for a new missile defense system, dubbed the "Golden Dome," which has garnered criticism from Russia and China as well. These countries view the proposed shield as a threat to nuclear deterrence.
According to North Korea's state media, the U.S. president's plan for the "Golden Dome" missile defense system is perceived as a "dangerous threatening initiative" that aims to undermine the strategic security of nuclear-armed states. The Foreign Ministry in Pyongyang accused the U.S. of being determined to militarize space with this system, which could trigger a global nuclear and space-based arms race and escalate security concerns among nuclear-armed states.
Russia has also expressed concern, with Moscow viewing the "Golden Dome" as a potential challenge to its advanced missile technologies, including hypersonic missiles. Chinese authorities share similar sentiments and have urged the U.S. to abandon the project, concerned about its impact on the global strategic balance.
The U.S. president announced details about the "Golden Dome" last week at the White House. He described the defense shield as "very important" for the success and survival of the country, stating that it would be able to intercept missiles launched from different parts of the world, even during their boost phase, when they are most vulnerable.
Experts believe that North Korea, which is subject to UN sanctions due to its weapons programs, might view the "Golden Dome" as part of a broader strategy to enhance U.S. military capabilities globally. This could lead to increased tensions and a desire to improve their own missile defense capabilities.
The "Golden Dome" relies on space-based sensors and interceptors, increasing the military presence in space and potentially contributing to the weaponization of space. This could provoke other nations to consider similar measures, potentially escalating a space-based arms race.
Sources: ntv.de, mau/AFP
[Relevant Enrichment Data: The "Golden Dome" includes a constellation of detector satellites to track missiles and a fleet of attack satellites designed to intercept missiles during their boost phase using kinetic or non-kinetic means, such as lasers. This aspect of the system could be perceived by North Korea, China, and Russia as a significant escalation in the militarization of space.]
The community has voiced concerns over the proposed economic and monetary union, as the United States' Space Defense System, referred to as the "Golden Dome," has the potential to spur a global space-based arms race, jeopardizing peaceful scientific advancements in the field of space and astronomy. In this context, some governments see the United States' proposed system as a challenge to the existing economic and monetary union, posing political repercussions that could affect global stability.
