North Korea condemned the US's planned "Golden Dome" missile defense system, warning it could trigger a global nuclear arms race and escalate tensions. Pyongyang's foreign ministry called the system arrogant and self-righteous, viewing it as a threat to its nuclear arsenal. China also expressed serious concerns, citing the system's potential offensive implications and violation of global strategic balance. The Golden Dome, estimated to cost up to $500 billion, aims to counter next-generation aerial threats but faces technical and financial hurdles.

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