North Korea Threatens “More Aggressive Action,” Condemns U.S.–South Korea Security Talks and Carrier Deployment

North Korea Warns of ‘Aggressive Action,’ Slams U.S.–South Korea Security Dialogue

November 9 | Diary Times International Desk

North Korean Defense Minister No Kwang Chol on Saturday threatened to take “more aggressive action,” condemning recent U.S.–South Korea security talks and the arrival of an American aircraft carrier in South Korea.

The warning came a day after North Korea fired a ballistic missile off its eastern coast, following its criticism of new U.S. sanctions imposed on individuals and entities accused by Washington of being involved in cyber-related money laundering schemes.

South Korea’s Defense Ministry denounced the missile launch on Saturday, calling Pyongyang’s criticism of the U.S.–South Korea meeting “regrettable.”

Minister No harshly criticized the recent visit by the U.S. and South Korean defense chiefs to the inter-Korean border and their subsequent security dialogue in Seoul, accusing them of plotting to strengthen deterrence measures against the North and integrate their nuclear and conventional military capabilities.

“This is a deliberate revelation of their hostile intent and a clear manifestation of their confrontation policy against the DPRK,” No said, referring to North Korea’s official name, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea.

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth had earlier said that the core of the U.S.–South Korea alliance remains focused on deterring North Korea, though Washington would seek greater flexibility in addressing regional security threats faced by American troops stationed in South Korea.

No further claimed that the recent visit of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS George Washington to Busan, following joint U.S.–South Korea air drills, had escalated tensions on the Korean Peninsula.

According to the state-run KCNA news agency, No said,

“We will take even more aggressive actions to ensure our security and safeguard peace through the strength of powerful force.”

The South Korean Navy clarified that the carrier’s port call in Busan was primarily for resupply and crew rest.

During his recent visit to South Korea, U.S. President Donald Trump reiterated his willingness to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, though no meeting took place. Trump added that he remained open to returning to the region to resume dialogue.

Last week, North Korea also tested cruise missiles over the western coast of the Korean Peninsula — coinciding with regional summits attended by Trump and other world leaders in South Korea.

Responding to the latest launch, the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command said on Saturday that it posed “no immediate threat to U.S. personnel, territory, or our allies,” but emphasized that the test highlighted “the destabilizing impact of North Korea’s actions.”