North Korea has issued a sharp condemnation of the United States' military action in Venezuela, which resulted in the capture of President Nicolas Maduro. Pyongyang has labeled the operation a severe violation of international sovereignty.
Pyongyang's Strong Statement Against US Action
A spokesperson from North Korea's foreign ministry released a formal statement carried by the state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA). The statement strongly denounced the US hegemony-seeking act committed in Venezuela. The official media report was subsequently quoted by international news agency AFP.
Details of the US Operation and North Korea's Reaction
The incident stems from an announcement made by US President Donald Trump on Saturday, 3 January. Trump publicly confirmed that American forces had executed a large-scale strike in Venezuela, leading to the capture of President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores.
In response, North Korea's foreign ministry did not mince words. The spokesperson's statement declared the incident as another example that clearly confirms once again the rogue and brutal nature of the United States. This framing aligns with Pyongyang's long-standing rhetoric against American foreign policy.
Broader Implications and the Sovereignty Argument
The core of North Korea's condemnation rests on the principle of national sovereignty. By calling the capture a serious encroachment of sovereignty, Pyongyang is positioning itself as a critic of what it perceives as US unilateralism and interventionism. This stance, while focused on Venezuela, also indirectly reinforces North Korea's own arguments against external interference in its domestic affairs.
The swift and forceful reaction highlights how regional conflicts can quickly draw global commentary, with nations using such events to reaffirm their geopolitical positions. The alignment of North Korea with the Maduro government in this dispute underscores the complex web of international alliances.
