North Korea and Russia have strengthened ties sharply since Russian president Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un signed a mutual defence pact in June 2024. (AFP pic)

SEOUL: North Korea criticised the US over its arms sales and military support for Taiwan, accusing Washington of fuelling tensions in the Taiwan Strait, state media KCNA said on Wednesday.

A KCNA commentary citing North Korean international affairs analyst Kim Myong Chol said US policy on Taiwan was undermining peace and stability in the region.

The commentary condemned the appearance of US-sold fighter aircraft in Taiwan, saying the US "should think twice whether it is ready to stand in frontal confrontation with the powerful national power of the People's Republic of China for the security of Taiwan and whether it can cope with its consequences".