North Korea has issued a sharp rebuke of the United States’ newly unveiled “Golden Dome” missile defense plan, describing it as a provocation that risks triggering a nuclear war. The criticism follows President Donald Trump’s announcement of the $175 billion space-based shield, intended to intercept missiles from countries including North Korea, China, Russia, and Iran. Pyongyang labeled the initiative as a threat to global security and an example of American “unilateral militarism.”
According to the North Korean foreign ministry, the deployment of hundreds of satellites equipped with sensors and interceptors will only destabilize outer space and increase the risk of confrontation. China has echoed similar concerns, warning that the system could escalate geopolitical tensions and calling for Washington to abandon the project. Both nations argue that such technology further erodes the balance of deterrence and invites a dangerous arms race.
Despite criticism, the Trump administration remains committed to the plan, asserting that it is vital for national defense in an era of hypersonic and long-range missile threats. While the White House estimates the cost at $175 billion, independent analysis by the Congressional Budget Office suggests it could exceed $500 billion over two decades. The massive investment raises questions about feasibility, global diplomacy, and the future of arms control in an increasingly contested space domain.
As the U.S. advances its Golden Dome project, international observers are closely watching how adversarial nations will respond. The situation underscores growing unease over the militarization of space and reflects broader concerns about the erosion of global stability in the face of emerging security technologies.
