KCNA Commentary Urges U.S. to Have Proper Choice

Pyongyang, May 17 (KCNA) -- The DPRK successfully carried out the test-fire of new ground-to-ground medium long-range strategic ballistic rocket Hwasong-12 on Sunday. In this regard, the U.S., Japan and others noisily call for "counteraction". This is a challenge to and defamation of the essence and justice of the DPRK's bolstering up military strength. The successful test-fire of Hwasong-12 is a great event noteworthy in the history of building a Juche-based nuclear power as it demonstrated the birth of precious national treasure "Juche weapon", another perfect weapon system for the posterity. The rocket test-fire showed the high level of the DPRK's development of science and technology in defence industry. The most perfect weapon systems in the world will never become the eternal exclusive property of the U.S. The DPRK is a full-fledged nuclear power, whether someone recognizes it or not. The strategic position of the DPRK, a dignified nuclear weapons state, will never change, irrespective of someone's recognition. It is the stand of the DPRK to continuously develop more precise and diversified nukes and nuclear striking means and push ahead preparations for more tests till the U.S. and its vassal forces make a proper choice with reason. If the hostile forces carelessly provoke the DPRK, they will not escape from the biggest disaster in the history. -0-