North Korea Slams UN Nuclear Agency, Calls It 'Paid Trumpeter' Of US Interests

Kim Jong Un‘s North Korea has condemned the United Nations’ atomic watchdog, labeling it a “paid trumpeter” for the U.S.

As reported by Reuters, an unnamed spokesman for North Korea’s Ministry of Nuclear Power Industry criticized a resolution adopted at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) general conference. The resolution urges North Korea to dial back its nuclear endeavors.

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The spokesman described the resolution as a “conspiracy” orchestrated by the U.S. and its allies. He further stated that North Korea’s position as a nuclear weapons state was “irreversible”.

The spokesman accused IAEA chief Rafael Grossi of leading the charge in “pressurizing the DPRK” by circulating a “false story” about a potential nuclear test. Grossi had warned last year about the possibility of North Korea recommencing nuclear testing, an activity it hasn’t engaged in since 2017.

Since 2009, the IAEA has not had access to North Korea following the expulsion of its inspectors and the subsequent resumption of nuclear testing.

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