'Serious encroachment of sovereignty': North Korea slams US strikes in Venezuela, arrest of Maduro; calls for global protest

North Korea strongly condemned the US for what it described as "the most serious form of encroachment of sovereignty." North Korea's foreign ministry spokesperson warned that Washington’s actions have worsened regional instability and undermined international order.

In a statement issued by the state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), a foreign ministry spokesperson stated that they are closely monitoring the situation in Venezuela.


"We are paying attention to the gravity of the present Venezuelan situation caused by the US high-handedness act, in connection with the increase of instability to be added to the already weakened regional situation," said the spokesperson.

The statement further added, "The incident is another example that clearly confirms once again the rogue and brutal nature of the US, which the international community has so frequently witnessed for a long time."

Calling it the US's "hegemony-seeking act," DPRK's statement added that it constituted a “wanton violation” of the United Nations Charter and international law, particularly principles of sovereignty, non-interference and territorial integrity.

North Korea also warned that the developments in Venezuela could lead to "catastrophic consequences" for both regional and international relations if left unchecked. North Korea also urged the global community to respond to the situation and recognise its seriousness.

"The Foreign Ministry of the DPRK strongly denounces the U.S. hegemony-seeking act committed in Venezuela as the most serious form of encroachment of sovereignty and as a wanton violation of the UN Charter and international laws with respect for sovereignty, non-interference and territorial integrity as their main purpose," the statement said.

It further added, "The international community should recognise the seriousness of the present Venezuelan situation, which caused a catastrophic consequence to fixing the structure of regional and international relations, and raise voices of due protest and denunciation against the U.S habituated violation of the sovereignty of other countries."