North Korea sharply condemned the U.S. for its recent decision to ease arms export rules. This move, according to Pyongyang, is a deliberate attempt to fuel global conflicts for profit and geopolitical influence.
The state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) issued a statement on Sunday criticizing U.S. President Donald Trump’s April 9 executive order that calls for a review of restrictions on U.S. military equipment exports, aiming to facilitate easier overseas sales of defense products.
U.S. Arms Sales: More Than Just Profit
The KCNA argues that arms sales are not just a money-making scheme for the U.S. Instead, they serve as a key tool in advancing U.S. foreign policy and hegemonic ambitions. The agency links this policy to ongoing wars in Ukraine and the Gaza Strip, accusing the U.S. of supplying military equipment to its allies, thereby prolonging conflicts under the guise of diplomacy.
Moreover, the KCNA claims that U.S. arms exports have significantly increased in recent years. Many of these weapons allegedly end up in the hands of “war maniacs” in Europe and the Middle East.
Pyongyang Vows Vigilance
Pyongyang argues that the U.S. measure to ease arms export regulations will expand wars, accusing Washington of “fueling and extending wars under the guise of promoting peace and dialogue”. It cites a consistent pattern of U.S. weapons falling into the hands of proxy forces engaged in conflict.
The North Korean government has called the U.S. move “dangerous” and stated that it will continue to monitor American policy decisions, warning of regional instability. However, it did not specify what actions it might take in response.
The condemnation underscores escalating U.S.-North Korea tensions, with Pyongyang framing Washington’s arms strategy as a global threat.
