North Korea blames US for nuclear order crisis, justifies arsenal

North Korea issued a statement blaming the United States for a 'worse crisis' in the global nuclear order, using this to justify its own nuclear arsenal. This is a continuation of Pyongyang's established rhetoric, but the framing around a 'worse crisis' may signal an escalation in its diplomatic posture. The statement is likely aimed at domestic and regional audiences, with no immediate policy shift indicated.