Washington, Jan 11: The United States today condemned North Korea's decision to quit the nuclear arms treaty, calling it "another step in its confrontation approach to the international community." The condemnation was announced by the state department, which called the decision "a serious challenge" to the international community and a further escalation of North Korea's departure from international standards.
Spokesman Richard Boucher also called the move illegal, saying North Korea could not abandon the treaty, which provides for international inspection, without giving 90 days notice. He said North Korea's decision to suspend its participation a decade ago and then to rejoin the accord did not count toward the 90-day period. Bureau Report