North Korea's intercontinental ballistic missile launch on November 19, 2022. (Photo: KCNA/Reuters)
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In a statement carried by state media, Choe emphasized that North Korea's development of nuclear weapons is for self-defence and called the UN chief a "member" of the White House and the US State Department.
Choe accused Guterres of ignoring the purpose and principles of the UN Charter and its proper mission, which is to maintain impartiality, objectivity, and equity in settling international affairs.