The spokesman of the DPRK Ministry of National Defense issued a statement on the 2nd in response to the remarks made by the US side on the DPRK's reconnaissance satellite on the 2nd. The spokesperson noted that the U.S. Space Command**'s remarks hinted at the intent to launch a military attack on North Korea's reconnaissance satellites, which was seen as a "reversible and irreversible method" to reduce the enemy's ability to use it in the space domain.
The spokesman stressed that the DPRK's reconnaissance satellite "Wanlijing-1" is "part of the territory of the DPRK's sovereignty exercise." The hostile position of the United States against the DPRK reconnaissance satellite is a worrying challenge, a challenge to the sovereignty of the DPRK, more precisely, a "declaration of war" against the DPRK.
The statement warned that when the DPRK's national strategic assets are or judged to be about to be subjected to a lethal military attack, it is the mission of the DPRK's armed forces to activate the war deterrent force to safeguard the country's sovereignty and territorial integrity. This shows that if the United States takes hostile actions against the DPRK reconnaissance satellite, it may trigger a military conflict and seriously threaten regional peace and stability.
In addition, the conversation also emphasized the determination and position of the DPRK in safeguarding its sovereignty. He pointed out that the DPRK has a strong military force and self-defense capability, and any attempt to infringe on the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the DPRK will be resolutely countered.
In the current international situation, all countries should respect each other's sovereignty and territorial integrity and resolve differences and disputes through dialogue and consultation. With regard to any form of violence and conflict, all countries should exercise restraint and resolve disputes through peaceful means to maintain regional and world peace and stability.