"The DPRK and the United States are technically at war, and any accidents can lead to a full-scale armed conflict," the Central Telegraph Agency of Korea quoted him as saying.

Also, the chief of the KPA general staff expressed disappointment with the statement by the American leader Donald Trump about the possible use of weapons against the DPRK if necessary, noting the readiness for a prompt response to such actions.

“The use of force against the DPRK would be terrible for the United States,” he emphasized.

Earlier, the State Department called on the DPRK to avoid provocations and comply with obligations under UN Security Council resolutions.

On November 28, Japan held a meeting of the National Security Council in connection with missile launches by North Korea.