Key facts
- North Korea condemned a U.S. arms sale to South Korea.
- North Korea vowed a strong response to the arms sale.
- The arms deal is valued at $125 million.
North Korea has condemned a recent U.S. arms sale to South Korea, issuing a warning of a strong response to what it views as hostile actions. The condemnation comes after the finalization of a $125 million arms deal between the United States and South Korea. Pyongyang has consistently opposed military cooperation and arms sales between the U.S. and its regional allies, viewing them as direct threats to its security.