North Korea Accuses U.S. of Making “Mockery” of United Nations

North Korea has sharply criticised the United States, accusing Washington of acting in a “shameless” manner that undermines the authority and purpose of the United Nations

In a statement issued by its Permanent Mission to the United Nations in New York and reported by state media on Monday, Pyongyang said the U.S. was abusing the UN platform to pursue its own geopolitical interests, thereby turning the global body into a political tool. The statement described recent U.S. actions as “illegal, immoral and arrogant,” claiming they show “disdain for the very existence of the UN North Korea’s criticism was directed at planned briefings and discussions at the UN concerning its compliance with international sanctions. Pyongyang rejected the legitimacy of such meetings, arguing that they are politically motivated rather than aimed at genuine multilateral dialogue. According to the statement, issues raised by the U.S. at the UN were an attempt to divert attention from what it called Washington’s own “criminal acts” on the global stage. Although North Korea did not cite specific incidents, the remarks come amid heightened diplomatic tensions following recent U.S.-led international actions and renewed debates over sanctions enforcement. Pyongyang has long opposed UN sanctions imposed over its nuclear and ballistic missile programmes, which it says are hostile and unfair. On the same day, North Korea also condemned a newly formed multilateral sanctions monitoring team made up of 11 countries, including the United States and South Korea. The team was set up after Russia blocked the renewal of a UN panel that had previously monitored sanctions on Pyongyang. North Korea described the new group as “illegal” and said it had no authority under the UN system. The latest statements add to a series of strong rhetorical attacks by Pyongyang against Washington and its allies, reflecting deepening mistrust and ongoing confrontation at international forums. Analysts say the remarks are unlikely to lead to immediate changes in policy but underline the continuing strain in U.S.–North Korea relations and the broader challenges facing the United Nations in managing global security disputes.