NK's state security minister slams US' unilateral, hegemonic policy, vows powerful response

North Korea's state security minister has accused the United States of threatening the foundation of global peace through unilateral and militaristic hegemonic policies, vowing to respond with "powerful might," state media reported Friday.

Minister Ri Chang-dae made the remarks on Wednesday during a speech at a high-level security officials' meeting held in Moscow from Tuesday to Thursday, the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) said.

"Due to the arbitrariness and abuse of power by certain forces on the international stage, the internationally recognized principles of international relations are openly being ignored," the KCNA quoted Ri as saying.

He also accused the U.S. of posing a continuing threat to the foundation of global peace and security through its "unilateral and militaristic hegemonic" policies, and pursuing its own power and interests against the wishes of the international community

"We will never stay silent to any kinds of hostile acts that threaten the country's autonomy and dignity and the people's wellbeing," Ri also said, adding that his country will "respond with powerful might."

The minister also expressed determination to align closely with Russia, saying his country "will fulfill its responsibilities to build an equal, multipolar world, and guarantee global peace and security."

According to Russian news agency Tass, Ri held a meeting with Russia's Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu in Moscow on Wednesday, during which they discussed issues related to North Korea's deployment of troops to support Russia in the war against Ukraine.