North Korea slams US's $175B (€153B) 'Golden Dome' initiative
North Korea has sharply criticised the US's plan to build the "Golden Dome" missile defence system. Pyongyang believes that this initiative poses a threat to global security.
Main Points
- North Korea condemns the US plan for the "Golden Dome" system.
- The project is expected to cost $175 billion (€153 billion) and be completed by the end of Trump's term.
- Pyongyang accuses the US of striving for military dominance in space.
North Korea has expressed its dissatisfaction with Donald Trump's administration's plans to create the "Golden Dome" missile defence system. According to Pyongyang, this project poses significant security threats.
Pyongyang accuses Washington of attempting to execute a "nuclear war scenario in outer space." North Korea believes that the US aims to militarily subjugate other countries through the development of an integrated missile defence system.
The official KCNA agency, citing the Institute of American Studies, stated that the US plan is a "typical product of America First, the pinnacle of self-satisfaction, arrogance, and arbitrary practices." Pyongyang emphasises that global security is becoming increasingly uncertain due to US actions.
North Korea believes that national and regional security can only be guaranteed through a "symmetry of unmatched power." However, it does not specify the exact meaning of this statement.
Controversies Surrounding the "Golden Dome"
The American administration plans to allocate $175 billion (€153 million) for the "Golden Dome" project. It is intended to protect the US from threats posed by China, North Korea, and Russia. The project is controversial, and its completion by 2029 remains uncertain due to potential financial and technological challenges.
Critics fear that the "Golden Dome" might instigate an arms race and violate the principles of peaceful use of outer space. Russia and China have expressed concern, and a Canadian organisation warns against destabilising the global balance of power.
Supporters of the project argue that the current US defence system is outdated and requires modernisation. The "Golden Dome" aims to use satellites to track and neutralise threats, which is expected to enhance the country's security.
Donald Trump has announced that the system will have nearly 100-percent effectiveness. Despite criticism, the project has support in Congress and is seen as a key element of US defence strategy.
