Choson Sinbo Speaks for North Korea on Venezuela Crisis
North Korean Authorities and State Media Remain Silent
"Western Countries in a Dilemma... Multipolarization of the World to Accelerate"
Choson Sinbo, a publication representing North Korea's position, commented that the U.S. attack on Venezuela and the capture of President Nicolas Maduro mark the collapse of Western-led "globalism" and will accelerate the multipolarization of the world. It is noteworthy that North Korean authorities and official media such as the Korean Central News Agency and Rodong Sinmun have yet to directly mention the situation in Venezuela.
On the 3rd of this month (local time), U.S. President Donald Trump released recent photos of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, who was captured by the U.S. military in a surprise military operation, on the social networking service Truth Social.
According to Yonhap News, on the 15th, Choson Sinbo, the official newspaper of the General Association of Korean Residents in Japan, stated in a column, "The hypocritical facade of 'globalism' led by the Western bloc since the end of the Cold War has come to an end."
Choson Sinbo pointed out, "Among the Western countries that condemned and sanctioned Russia when the conflict broke out in Ukraine, not a single nation has issued a clear and strong condemnation of the U.S. attack on Venezuela and the detention of the president and his spouse. In effect, they have tacitly condoned it." The publication further criticized, "It has been fully exposed that the so-called 'rules-based international order' imposed by the Western bloc under the banner of 'globalism' is nothing more than a tool to protect their own interests."
The column continued, "Western countries, fearing economic and military retaliation for criticizing the Trump administration, have endorsed the U.S. actions, but now find themselves in a dilemma. In light of this situation, many countries that have seen through the hypocrisy of Western logic will seek the best path to pursue their own national interests."
Previously, in the immediate aftermath of the Venezuela crisis, the European Union and the United Kingdom expressed general positions, emphasizing that "international law must be respected," rather than directly criticizing the Trump administration. On the 3rd of this month (local time), Kaja Kallas, High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy of the European Union, wrote on social media, "The EU has repeatedly highlighted Maduro's lack of legitimacy and advocated for a peaceful transition. Under any circumstances, the principles of international law and the United Nations Charter must be respected. We call for restraint."
Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, stated, "We support a peaceful and democratic transition for the people of Venezuela. Any solution must respect international law and the UN Charter." British Prime Minister Keir Starmer also said, "We hope for a peaceful transfer of power in Venezuela and will discuss developments with the United States."
In contrast, the Office of the Italian Prime Minister stated, "In line with Italy's longstanding position, our government believes that external military action is not the way to end authoritarian regimes." However, it added, "The government considers defensive intervention justified in cases involving state agencies that encourage or facilitate drug trafficking, as such acts constitute attacks on national security." Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is regarded as one of the European leaders closest to President Trump.
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