N. Korea Signals Readiness to Confront Threats Across Eurasia

(MENAFN) North Korea is ready to counter any threat to the Eurasian continent, top diplomat Choe Son-hui declared Tuesday, as the country participated in an international security conference for the first time, according to a news agency.

"We are prepared to respond to all threats looming over the Eurasian continent," Choe said at the third Minsk International Conference on Eurasian Security in Belarus.

She accused NATO of attempting to restrain Russia and criticized South Korea, the United States, and Japan for escalating tensions through trilateral cooperation.

"Global security has been significantly shaken today, largely due to the actions by the United States. The situation on the Korean Peninsula and in Northeast Asia remains unstable," she said.

Choe highlighted North Korea’s concerns over ongoing "various military exercises and actions targeting" the country, including "scenarios for the potential use of nuclear weapons."

"We now face the threat of nuclear conflict and a threat to the security of our peninsula."

She emphasized Pyongyang’s diplomatic stance, saying, "The DPRK (Pyongyang) government strives to maintain friendly relations with all countries in the name of justice and independence. We are also prepared to contribute to the building of a multipolar world."

Choe departed Pyongyang on Sunday for a diplomatic trip to two countries. On her first stop in Moscow on Tuesday, she paid a courtesy visit to President Vladimir Putin, where both sides reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations.

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