The monument titled Monument to the Three Conditions of Uniting the Motherland was reportedly dismantled in Pyongyang, according to RIA News, with statements attributed to Alexander Matsegora, the Russian ambassador to North Korea.
The remarks attributed to North Korean leader Kim Jong-un indicated that the goal of reunifying the Korean peninsula has become unattainable due to Seoul’s stance. The North Korean authorities are portrayed as holding Seoul fully responsible for the current impasse in any potential bid for unification, a view that frames Seoul as pursuing policies that undermine a shared national identity. It was noted that, within the South Korean constitution, the entire peninsula is described as the territory of the Republic of Korea, a characterization that North Korean officials describe as mockery and arrogance.
Matsegora also conveyed a warning from Moscow about North Korea possibly conducting a nuclear test if the United States and allied forces maintain provocative actions. He stressed that should such tests occur, accountability would rest with the United States and its allies, a narrative that reflects the broader stakes tied to regional security dynamics and arms negotiations.
Earlier, North Korea was reported to view the deployment of U.S. submarines near the peninsula as a condition linked to the possible use of nuclear weapons, a stance that adds tension to a region already scrutinized for its volatile strategic calculations. The exchange highlights how statements from Pyongyang and observations from Moscow align on themes of deterrence, sovereignty, and the perceived provocations that shape security calculations in Northeast Asia. It is a reminder of the fragile balance that governs inter-Korean relations and the interplay of great power interests in the area. [Source attribution: RIA News]