According to Reuters, these statements were published by the KCNA state media on May 27.
According to the North Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Golden Dome missile defense system is a typical manifestation of the "America First" policy. A memorandum of understanding issued by the North Korean Foreign Ministry's American Research Institute emphasizes that the project is promoting space armaments and increasing the risk of a global nuclear and space arms race.
US President Donald Trump announced on May 20 that he had chosen the design for the Golden Temple missile defense system and appointed the head of the $175 billion program. He affirmed that this is a project "very important for the success and even the survival of the country".
The Golden Apple plan aims to deploy hundreds of satellites equipped with sensors and interceptors to destroy missiles of opponents such as China, Iran, North Korea or Russia immediately after they are launched. However, according to analysts, this system will face many serious technical and political challenges.
Pyongyang said the system poses a strategic threat to the security of nuclear weapons owner countries, which is the birthplace of a global nuclear and vu khi gioi race. North Korea also accused the US of bravely pursuing steps to Militarize space.
Not only North Korea, China has also expressed deep concern and called on Washington to abandon the project. Meanwhile, Russia, despite calling it a sovereignty issue for the US, has criticized the plan as causing instability and requiring consultations.
The system's name "Golden Dome" is inspired by the "Iron Dome" - an Israeli missile defense system that has intercepted thousands of short-range missiles in conflicts since 2011. However, the threats facing the US come from long-range weapons, significantly different from those designed for the Iron Dome to counter.
In that context, North Korea has maintained its stance as a state with "irreversible" nuclear weapons, and has regularly condemned joint drills between the United States and South Korea.
The US, as a key ally of Seoul, has increased its military presence in the region, including deploying nuclear-powered aircraft carrier and subspace to deter Pyongyang.
