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North Korea Condemns Trump’s Order to Ease U.S. Weapons Export Rules

Pyongyang accuses Washington of fueling global conflicts and asserts U.S. arms sales serve hegemonic ambitions.

This image from the U.S. Missile Defense Agency shows an interception test involving a U.S. intermediate range ballistic missile in 2023. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)

Overview

  • North Korea’s state media, KCNA, criticized President Trump’s April 9 executive order aimed at loosening U.S. weapons export regulations.
  • KCNA claims the policy is designed to expand war and bolster U.S. dominance through increased arms sales.
  • The criticism highlights U.S. arms exports to Europe and the Middle East following the Ukraine and Gaza conflicts.
  • Pyongyang accused Washington of using weapons sales to support proxy wars while feigning diplomatic efforts.
  • A 2023 U.S. missile interception test image was cited by KCNA to underscore American military capabilities.