North Korea Concerned Over US 'Golden Dome' Missile Defense System Plans
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World
May 27, 2025 08:00
- North Korea expresses worry over the US plan to build a missile defense system, comparing it to a potential scenario for an extraterrestrial nuclear war.
North Korea Raises Concerns Over US Missile Defense System
North Korea is uneasy about the US President Donald Trump's announcement of the 'Golden Dome' missile defense system, aimed at protecting the US from foreign aerial attacks.
US Golden Dome Missile Defense System
The Golden Dome, inspired by Israel's Iron Dome, is a $175 billion program with potential costs exceeding $540 billion over 20 years. It aims to defend the US against various advanced missile threats.
International Reactions and Concerns
China has expressed serious concerns over the project, emphasizing the need to halt its development. Experts question the feasibility of the system and its global implications, fearing a new arms race if successful.
North Korea labels the initiative as a symbol of American self-centeredness, sparking fears of an extraterrestrial war. The plan involves a network of satellites with advanced sensors to intercept incoming enemy missiles.
Professor David Criekemans warns of a potential imbalance in global power dynamics if the US successfully deploys the missile defense, triggering a surge in defensive capabilities by other major nations like Russia and China.