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At rare UN news conference, North Korea warns US over seized ship
[Aljazeera] The North's ambassador to the UN says confiscation of Wise Honest could affect 'future developments' between countries.The ambassador of North Korea to the United Nations has warned the United States that its "outrageous" seizure of a cargo ship could have consequences on the future of US-North Korean relations, as he reiterated a demand for the immediate return of the vessel. The Wise Honest, North Korea's second-largest cargo ship, was first detained in April 2018 by Indonesia while transporting a large amount of coal. The US announced on May 9 that it had confiscated the vessel because it was carrying coal in violation of UN sanctions, a first-of-its kind enforcement action that came amid a delicate moment in relations with North Korea. In a rare press conference on Tuesday, Ambassador Kim Song said that Pyongyang was closely monitoring Washington's "every move" following the seizure, which he said was aimed at bringing maximum pressure on his country to make it "kneel down". "The United States should deliberate and think over the consequences its outrageous acts might have on the future development," Kim said. Posted by: Besoeker 2019-05-22 |
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