North Korea warns US, says 'provocative acts' may be construed as a 'declaration of war'

rth Korea test-fired four "Hwasal-2 strategic cruise missiles" from city of Kim Chaek towards Sea of Japan on Friday morning, according to reports in rth Korean media. This anuncement coincided with joint military exercises hosted by Pentagon and involving US and South Korean forces. In response to what it sees as persistent "hostile and provocative practices" by US, rth Korea has warned that se actions may be construed as a 'declaration of war', according to a statement by Kwon Jong-gun, director-general of rth Korean Foreign Ministry's US affairs department, as reported by state-run Korean Central News ncy (KCNA).

To end "vicious cycle" of military tensions in Korean Peninsula and surrounding region, rth Korean Foreign Ministry's official urged US to abandon plans to deploy strategic assets in South and to cease joint military drills with its allies, according to KCNA report. Kwon Jong-gun, director-general of rth Korean Foreign Ministry's US affairs department, criticized US and South Korea for bringing up "a sovereign state's legitimate right to self-defense" during a UN Security Council meeting, according to  statement. official strongly protested and deunced this move, warning of "strong corresponding action" if council discusses rth Korea's right to self-defense. Kwon also deplored Council's role as a tool for exerting pressure on rth Korea on behalf of US, suggesting that it h lost its impartiality.

"If UNSC has a true intention to contribute to peace and security in Korean peninsula, it will have to bitterly condemn U.S. and south Korea for ir moves of escalating military tension such as frequent deployment of strategic assets and large-scale joint military drills against DPRK," Kwon said.

A look at relationship dynamic

relationship between rth Korea, South Korea, and United States has been a complex and contentious one for deces. history of Korean Peninsula is fraught with conflict and division, and this has h a significant impact on relationships between se three nations. In this essay, we will examine historical context of se relationships and current state of affairs between rth Korea, South Korea, and United States.

history of Korean Peninsula is marked by centuries of foreign invasions, occupations, and divisions. In 1945, at end of World War II, Korea was divided into two separate nations, with Soviet Union occupying rth and United States occupying south. This division was intended to be temporary, with ultimate goal of reunifying country. However, this goal was never realized, and inste, two Koreas evolved in dramatically different ways.

rth Korea became a communist state, with a heavily centralized government and a cult of personality around its leers. country pursued a policy of isolationism and self-reliance, which led to a great deal of suffering and poverty among its people. South Korea, on or hand, embraced capitalism and democracy, becoming one of most prosperous and modernized nations in world.

relationship between rth Korea and United States has been characterized by a great deal of tension and hostility. During Cold War, rth Korea aligned itself with Soviet Union and China, and was seen as a major threat to US interests in region. United States responded by maintaining a large military presence in South Korea and imposing ecomic sanctions on rth Korea.

relationship between rth Korea and South Korea has also been fraught with tension. two countries technically remain in a state of war, as Korean War ended in a ceasefire rar than a formal peace treaty. heavily fortified border between rth and South Korea, kwn as DMZ, is one of most heavily militarized borders in world.