The current international situation is tense and unstable, and not only the Palestinian-Israeli issue has caused controversy in the UN Security Council, but also the tense situation on the Korean Peninsula has repeatedly attracted attention. At a closed-door meeting, North Korea sided with Russia and clashed sharply with the United States and South Korea. North Korea's permanent representative to the United Nations, Kim Sung, blamed the United States and other hostile forces for the threat and interpreted the latest ICBM launch as a warning countermeasure against it. Discontent is growing, and Russia has not shied away from criticizing the one-sided actions of the United States, pointing out that its actions are increasingly like preparations for an attack. In this quarrel, North Korea is on the same side as Russia, giving a clear warning about the possibility of aggression.
North Korea tested an intercontinental ballistic missile called "Hwasong-18" on the 18th, a move that attracted widespread attention from the international community. The missile rose to an altitude of 6,500 kilometers and flew a distance of more than 1,000 kilometers, and North Korea's supreme leader, Kim Jong-un, personally observed the launch. Kim Sung, North Korea's permanent representative to the United Nations, said the test was a clear message from North Korea to hostile forces. In response, the United States and South Korea read a statement at the UN Security Council condemning North Korea's actions. North Korea, however, insisted it was a legitimate act of self-defense and got into a heated argument with the United States and South Korea.
Kim Sung, the permanent representative of the DPRK to the United Nations, pointed out that this year is the most dangerous year in the military security scenario on the Korean Peninsula. This view is not an exaggeration in the light of the dynamics of all parties on the peninsula. South Korea has viewed North Korea as its "main enemy" since Yoon Suk-yeol came to power and has stepped up military interaction with the United States on the peninsula. The joint military exercises between the United States and South Korea were once only 40 kilometers away from the "38th parallel", and South Korea also demanded that the United States redeploy its strategy of withdrawing from the peninsula. These moves have undoubtedly raised regional tensions and pose a direct threat to North Korea. In this case, North Korea's missile test can be seen as an act of self-defense.
Russia's statement in the Security Council shows that Moscow is clearly on the side of North Korea and has warned of an escalation of the situation on the peninsula. For Russia, it has long been an adversary with South Korea on the Ukrainian issue, and now it doesn't matter who to offend, whether it is hidden or obvious. Moreover, the situation on the peninsula is a matter of Russia's strategic security, and the active escalation of the situation by the United States and South Korea makes it necessary for Russia to warn them.
It is worth noting that the judgment of the Permanent Representative of the DPRK to the UN, Kim Sung, about the most dangerous situation on the peninsula this year is not unreasonable. This year, the United States redeployed nuclear-related ** on the peninsula and conducted frequent military exercises. South Korea regards North Korea as its main enemy and works closely with the United States. At the same time, the United States has repeatedly sent nuclear aircraft carriers, bombers, and nuclear submarines to South Korea, increasing the danger factor in the region. In this case, it is not surprising that North Korea launched missiles in response, as they believe that hostile forces are closing on their doorstep.
To sum up, the current situation on the Korean Peninsula is tense and unstable, and North Korea's test launch has aroused widespread concern and controversy in the international community. Russia stood up in support of North Korea in the UN Security Council and criticized the actions of the United States. From North Korea's point of view, they tested missiles in self-defense and in response to the actions of the United States and South Korea. We should be cautious about this situation and avoid taking drastic actions that could trigger a larger crisis. The international community should make joint efforts to resolve the issue of the Korean peninsula through dialogue and negotiation and make positive contributions to regional peace and stability. We need to recognize the complexity and sensitivity of the situation on the Korean Peninsula, remain calm, avoid any actions that could escalate the situation, and promote the emergence of a constructive solution. Only in this way can we realize the vision of peace and stability on the peninsula and make positive contributions to peace and development in the region and the world.