The statement said:

The Korean people's access to nukes is a legitimate right to self-defence.

That the DPRK fired up graphite-moderated reactor again is in line with the new strategic line on simultaneously pushing forward the economic construction and the building of nuclear force.

The escalation of the war threat on the Korean Peninsula is undoubtedly caused by the U.S. intention for aggression.

One of the striking examples is the involvement of U.S. nuclear strategic bombers in the joint military drills now under way in the peninsula.

This compels the DPRK to take steps to defend the sovereignty and dignity of the country.

The party expresses full solidarity with the Korean people in the efforts for defending the dignity of the nation.

It wishes the Workers' Party of Korea greater success in its struggle under the wise leadership of Marshal Kim Jong Un, first secretary of the WPK.

We also hope that the Korean people will reunify the divided country without fail.