North Korea warns U.S. over Taiwan while Kim pledges support for Russia

SEOUL – North Korea criticized the United States over its arms sales and military support for Taiwan, accusing Washington of fueling tensions in the Taiwan Strait, state media KCNA said on Wednesday. A KCNA commentary citing North Korean international affairs analyst Kim Myong Chol said U.S. policy on Taiwan was undermining peace and stability in the region. The commentary condemned the appearance of fighter aircraft in Taiwan that had been purchased from the U.S., saying Washington “should think twice whether it is ready to stand in frontal confrontation with the powerful national power of the People’s Republic of China for the security of Taiwan and whether it can cope with its consequences.”