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Asharq Al-Awsat
Asharq Al-Awsat
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Asharq Al-Awsat

North Korea Calls Pelosi ‘Destroyer of International Peace’

04 August 2022, South Korea, Panmunjom: US House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi (L) visits a Military Armistice Commission building in the inter-Korean truce village of Panmunjom. (dpa)

North Korea on Saturday called US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi “the worst destroyer of international peace and stability,” accusing her of inciting anti-North Korea sentiment and enraging China during her Asian tour earlier this week.

Pelosi traveled to South Korea after visiting Taiwan, which had prompted China to launch military exercises including missile strike training in waters near the self-governed island. China views Taiwan as part of its own territory to be annexed by force if necessary.

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