North Korea calls U.S. lifting of S. Korea missile restrictions a “hostile act” – By Thomas Maresca (UPI) / May 31 2021
SEOUL, May 31 (UPI) — North Korea on Monday criticized an agreement by the United States to end decades-long restrictions on South Korea’s missile development, calling it “hostile” and a “blunder,” and warning that it would exacerbate tensions on the Korean Peninsula.
“This means a green-light for [S]outh Korea to develop missile with all parts of the DPRK and neighboring countries in the striking range,” said a statement carried by the state-run Korean Central News Agency.
The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea is the official name of North Korea.
“It is apparently deliberate and hostile act that the U.S. lifted the firing range limit,” the statement, attributed to international affairs critic Kim Myong Chol, said.
