Even though the DPRK has nothing to do with terrorist issue, the conservative forces seek to paint the DPRK as a "sponsor of terrorism," the statement said, and went on:

It is not because they have any legal ground but it just stemmed from their inveterate repugnancy to the DPRK and hostile intention.

The U.S. persistent hostile policy toward the DPRK will further bolster the latter's nuclear deterrence.

The DPRK is a peace-loving country standing against terrorism and posing no threat to anyone.

The re-listing of the DPRK as a "sponsor of terrorism" will be a serious provocation.

The U.S. government's list of "sponsors of terrorism" is a criminal document pursuing the purpose of making independent states unstable and therefore, it has to be abolished.