North Korea Denounces Nuclear Watchdog Resolution as ‘Conspiracy’ With US

Since the beginning of 2022, North Korea has carried out more than 100 weapons tests.

A North Korean flag at the Permanent Mission of North Korea in Geneva, on Oct. 2, 2014. Denis Balibouse/Reuters

North Korea on Oct. 2 criticized the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) for endorsing a resolution urging the cessation of the country’s nuclear programs, calling it a “conspiracy” by the United States and its allies.

At the 67th general conference held Sept. 25–29 in Austria, IAEA member states adopted the measure calling on North Korea to halt its nuclear weapons programs and abide by the U.N. Security Council resolutions.