North Korean state media criticized the U.S. for its nuclear submarine deal with Australia under the AUKUS partnership. The commentary warned against creating nuclear alliances, referencing regional tensions and the trilateral cooperation with South Korea and Japan.

A KCNA commentary said Washington should be wary of consequences for what it said were nuclear alliances. Read more at straitstimes.com.

North Korean state media criticized the U.S. for its nuclear submarine deal with Australia under the AUKUS partnership, labeling it a 'threat to regional peace.' The $3 billion deal aims to boost U.S.

The US nuclear submarine deal with Australia is a "threat to regional peace", North Korean state media says, warning Washington should be wary of consequences.

Australia this month made an initial $500 million payment toward its purchase of U.S.-made nuclear submarines.

North Korea on Thursday denounced the United States for bolstering another "nuclear alliance" in the Asia-Pacific region over Australia's move to introduce nuclear-powered submarines from Washington via the Aukus security partnership.