This is another unpardonable political provocation to the DPRK and a vicious challenge to the desire and demand of the nation for north-south reconciliation and unity, Rodong Sinmun says in a commentary Monday, and goes on:

The "proposal for independent sanctions" revealed once again the dirty colors of the traitors obsessed with blind obedience and dependence on outsiders.

No matter how desperately they may try to impose sanctions and pressure on the DPRK as stooges of the U.S., it will get them nowhere. Such moves will only enhance the DPRK's spirit of self-development.

Explicitly speaking, the DPRK is fully prepared to cope with any provocation by the U.S. and its vassal forces. The most miserable end awaits those resorting to the futile sanctions without any foresight.