New York:North Korea has warned the United Nations about Japan's "attempts at rearmament," describing it as a concerning development in light of the current global instability.

According to Anadolu Agency, North Korean Vice Foreign Minister Kim Son-gyong addressed the 81st session of the UN General Assembly, accusing Japan of exploiting the volatile international environment to further its rearmament agenda. He highlighted Japan's commitment to revising its Peace Constitution, abandoning its exclusively defense-oriented policy, reforming its military structure, and increasing its arms buildup.

Kim warned that these actions by Japan are creating tensions across the region. He criticized Japan's development of long-range attack weapons under the guise of "counterattack capability," which he claimed threatens neighboring countries.

Kim also condemned joint military exercises by the US, Japan, and South Korea, accusing the United States of collaborating with allies to update anti-North Korea nuclear war strategies. He asserted that the US-Japan-South Korea military alliance was being transformed into a more offensive and aggressive bloc, including a nuclear component, aimed at North Korea.

Reaffirming North Korea's nuclear position, Kim stated that the country's status as a nuclear weapons state is "uncompromisingly" fixed and irreversible. He emphasized the emergence of multilateralism and multipolarization as key trends in international affairs, criticizing any single nation's domination on the world stage.

Kim indirectly referred to the US-Israeli actions against Iran as "state-sponsored terrorism" and urged the UN to maintain its authority by fostering equality and cooperation among states, avoiding political misuse by specific forces.

He also addressed the challenges posed by abnormal climate conditions, such as extreme weather events, as well as the spread of diseases and rising oil prices, which exacerbate the global socio-economic crisis.