DPRK Blasts US Missile Defense SchemeThe Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) on Sunday slammed the United States over its controversial missile defense plan, saying it is intended to seize hegemony over other countries in the world.Rodong Sinmun, a daily of the ruling Workers' Party, said in a commentary Sunday that Washington is pressing on with the missile shield plan despite strong opposition and condemnation around the world. The move is set to spark a fresh nuclear arms race and imperil world peace and stability, the paper warned. It also refuted the argument of U.S. President George W. Bush that the missile shield is aimed at protecting the United States and its allies from missile attacks by certain "rogue" countries. In a speech at the U.S. National Defense University on May 1, Bush raised a new concept of offense and defense and formally announced he is determined to proceed with the missile defense plan. The paper said that no country poses threats to the United States in today's world and the so-called "rogue countries" are the very ones that stick to their independent positions and dare oppose U.S. hegemonism and interference. By establishing such a missile defense system, the United States is intended to wipe out these legitimate sovereign states which are not obedient to it, the paper added. It warned that the DPRK is ready to take strong actions if the United States unfolds the missile defense scheme on a so-called " DPRK threat." |
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