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North Korea slams US remarks comparing South to 'dagger'
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North Korea slams US remarks comparing South to 'dagger'

From CNA · () English

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  • North Korea has criticized remarks made by a US general that described South Korea as a "dagger."
  • A state-run news agency published commentary from an analyst calling the US the "chieftain of harassing peace."
  • The commentary also labeled the US as the "world's worst war empire."

North Korea has sharply rebuked comments from a US general who likened South Korea to a "dagger," denouncing the remarks as provocative and indicative of American hostility. The state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) published a commentary by analyst Kim Myong Chol, who used the occasion to launch a scathing attack on the United States.

Kim Myong Chol's commentary, carried by KCNA, identified the US as "the chieftain of harassing peace and the world's worst war empire." This strong language reflects Pyongyang's long-standing narrative portraying the US as a destabilizing force in the region and globally.

The analyst's statement underscores the deep-seated animosity and mistrust between North Korea and the United States. Such exchanges often occur amid periods of heightened tensions or specific geopolitical events, serving to reinforce domestic narratives and project a defiant stance on the international stage.

the chieftain of harassing peace and the world's worst war empire

— Kim Myong CholAn analyst quoted by North Korea's state-run KCNA described the US using these terms in response to remarks about South Korea.
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