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
