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North Korea condemns NATO summit, says denuclearisation should start with US allies

Pyongyang said NATO spent more than $50 billion on military deals and accused the alliance of escalating bloc rivalry and arms buildups.

  • On Saturday, North Korea condemned the United States and its allies for strengthening military blocs and accelerating arms buildups following NATO's summit this week.
  • At the NATO summit in Turkey on Tuesday, officials announced more than $50 billion in military procurement agreements as European allies face pressure from President Donald Trump to increase defense spending.
  • KCNA reported on Friday that Pyongyang decided to strengthen nuclear forces "quantitatively and qualitatively" as leader Kim Jong calls for modernizing its military to safeguard sovereignty.
  • Pyongyang argued that denuclearization efforts should focus on the nuclear ambitions of NATO members and South Korea and Japan's pursuit of nuclear weapons under United States protection.
  • President Lee Jae Myung of South Korea signaled plans to expand cooperation with NATO on research and weapons production, aiming to bolster security across Europe and the Asia-Pacific.
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North Korea condemned this Saturday (11) the United States and its allies, accusing them of strengthening military blocs and accelerating the accumulation of armaments after the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) summit held this week in Turkey. Exclusive material for subscribers. To have full access, access the link of the subject and register.

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North Korea condemned on Saturday the United States and its allies for what it called the strengthening of military blocs and the acceleration of the arms process, following the NATO summit this week, writes on Saturday Reuters. The Phenian accused NATO leaders of presenting the exercise of the legitimate sovereign rights of North Korea as a threat, ...

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(Seoul = Yonhap News) Reporter Jeon Myeong-hun = On the 11th, North Korea stated, "The concept of denuclearization is rightfully [with] Japan, which is entering an extremely dangerous stage under the active protection and support of the United States..."

·Seoul, Korea (the Republic of)
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CNN Brasil broke the news in São Paulo, Brazil on Saturday, July 11, 2026.
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