S. Korea's decision to introduce "Patriot 3" missile under fire
KCNA
Pyongyang, June 18 (KCNA) -- The South Korean military decided to introduce "Patriot 3" missile and proposed to increase "its defence spending". This is a clear indication that the South Korean authorities, yielding to the U.S. pressure, are toeing the U.S. policy to stifle the DPRK by force under the pretext of its "nuclear issue."
Rodong Sinmun today says this in a signed commentary.
It goes on:
By deciding to introduce the missile the South Korean military emerged a force threatening stability in Northeast Asia and the countries around the Korean Peninsula.
After making an about-turn in its stand with its tour of the U.S. as a momentum the south side is blindly following the intention of the Bush group, as it is unable to see any sinister aim lurking behind it. The proposed arms build-up lashes the north into fury.
This move of the South Korean authorities is a rash act of going against the era of independent reunification in which the nation pools efforts and a gross violation of the June 15 joint declaration. The north can not tolerate the moves of the south Korean military for a war against fellow countrymen, going against the desire of the nation for national reconciliation and reunification.
