He said: The measure taken by the DPRK was a reaction to the imperialists' hostile action against it.

The projected attack on the DPRK is aimed at subjugating it and forcing it to introduce capitalism.

The U.S. persistent attack on the DPRK is nothing new.

The U.S. seeks to bring down the DPRK's system through a systematic campaign and install a pro-imperialist government.

The nuclear deterrent of the DPRK is to cope with the ceaseless attack of imperialists' stooges, the U.S., in particular.

Self-defence should not be called into question as it is just.

The foreign policy of the DPRK is not for a war but for peace.

The DPRK calls for the conclusion of a peace treaty with the U.S. and the reunification of the country by federal formula.

The United Nations Security Council fabricated a "resolution on sanctions" against the DPRK, taking issue with its successful satellite launch in December 2012.

What matters is that no sanctions are slapped against such countries as the U.S. though they launch as many satellites as they like.

The UN does not impose any sanctions against such countries as Israel which possesses nuclear weapons.

We will always respect and support the DPRK's sovereignty.