(VOVworld) – The Korean Central News Agency on Friday reported that North Korea calls on the US to roll back its hostile policy towards Pyongyang and restrain from criticizing North Korea’s nuclear program and human rights issue.

North Korea's Scud ballistic missile during a military parade at Kim Il Sung Square in Pyongyang in July 2013 (Photo: Kyodo)

North Korea’s National Defence Commission (NDC) said in a statement that Washington should not take Pyongyang’s nuclear program to bargain or negotiate. According to the NDC, North Korea will increase nuclear threats to protect themselves if the US continues its criticism or threats. The NDC also called on Washington to put an end to groundless criticism on Pyongyang’s human rights issue which is part of the US’s hostile policies.