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North Korea responds to G-7 statement urging North Korea to abandon its nuclear missile program

(CNN) North Korea fired back Monday at the G-7 nations for condemning its missile program, saying pressure and sanctions will only make North Korea speed up its nuclear missile program.

North Korea's statement said the G-7 nations had carried out most of the nuclear missile tests in history.

"They are urging the DPRK (Democratic People's Republic of Korea) to scrap its nuclear deterrence meant for self-defense of the country," the statement said. "This is like a guilty party filing the suit first. ... "

North Korea said "the US and its followers are seriously mistaken" if they think North Korea will back down.

"The increased sanctions and pressure will compel the DPRK to further step up its moves for diversifying and modernizing its nuclear force," the statement said.

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