North Korea Slams US as 'Shameless, Illegal, Immoral' Over UN Actions

• North Korea accused the US of undermining the United Nations and committing a 'hideous criminal act'.
• Pyongyang's UN mission in New York criticized reported US plans for a briefing on North Korea's alleged sanctions violations.
• North Korea stated that the US 'despises the existence of the UN itself' and abuses the UN for geopolitical self-interest.
• The statement follows the US's capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, which North Korea implied was the 'hideous criminal act'.
• US President Donald Trump recently directed withdrawal from 66 international organizations, including UN entities, citing national interests.

Why It Matters: North Korea condemns US actions against the UN and international organizations as 'shameless' and 'immoral'.