North Korea dismisses the significance of its omission from the U.S. travel ban list, stating it is not interested in the matter. The news comes after recent speculation about a possible U.S. approach to rekindle dialogue. The North emphasizes it will judge U.S. actions independently, uninfluenced by outside interpretations.
North Korea has responded to its recent omission from the U.S. travel ban list, asserting that it does not find the matter significant. According to the North’s state media, the Korean Central News Agency, this statement was released following the U.S. decision to implement a travel restriction that included twelve countries such as Afghanistan, Iran, and Yemen, aimed at national security.
A quick glance reveals that both North Korea and Russia had also been considered for inclusion but ultimately were not placed on the list. An international affairs analyst cited by KCNA suggested that this omission might indicate a U.S. willingness to engage North Korea, referring to a ‘carrot’ approach to potentially revive dialogue between the two nations.
Despite these speculations, North Korea declared its indifference to the United States’ decision, emphasizing that the rationale behind the exclusion—from technicality to political strategy—was for the U.S. to elaborate on. The KCNA quoted, “One obvious fact is that we are not interested in the least in the matter of entry into the U.S.,” reinforcing its stance that their lack of interest remains firmly intact.
Moreover, it was stressed that even if Washington did not intentionally exclude North Korea, it would not influence their perception. The DPRK, while not dismissing the U.S. actions, made it clear that assessments will not be swayed by what it labeled “hopeful observations or subjective interpretations.” Instead, the North will respond based on its own judgments and the current reality of international relations.
In summary, North Korea has expressed disinterest in its omission from the U.S. travel ban list. While there is speculation regarding the implications of this decision, North Korea remains clear in its stance. The country has stated that whether the exclusion was a technical or political choice is for the U.S. to clarify, but it does not expect any positive changes as a result.
Original Source: www.koreaherald.com
