Happy New Year to You to North Korea
Nothing like starting the New Year with more threats from North Korea.North Korea called on the United States Saturday to change its “hostile” policy toward the communist country, declaring that it is fully prepared for war or dialogue.
Outlining its policy goals for the New Year, North Korea also urged its 22 million people to unite around leader Kim Jong-il and help strengthen the country’s military against a possible U.S. invasion.
“The U.S. moves against the DPRK have become evermore pronounced and they are increasing the danger of a war on the Korean Peninsula,” the North said in its New Year’s message, using the country’s acronym, DPRK, or the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea.
“The U.S. should give up its attempt to stifle the DPRK by force of arms and make a switchover in its hostile policy toward it,” said the message issued in the form of a joint editorial by three major newspapers — Rodong Sinmun, Josoninmingun and Chongnyonjonwi — which represent the party, army and youth league, respectively.
The editorial devoted much of its space to calls for loyalty to Kim Jong-il who it said has successfully safeguarded the country against U.S. military threats under his “sungun,” or military-first policy.
The North’s 1.1-million-member military, the editorial said, has the capability to cope with any U.S. threats.
For some reason I’m not to impressed.
