Rodong Sinmun newspaper called on the North Koreans "self-reliant" against the risk of facing "fierce battle" against the US.

"The enemy is making the last frantic attempt to destroy everything precious to us," Rodong Sinmun, the North Korean party's mouthpiece, published an editorial today. The newspaper accused "Washington of plotting to carry out political, military and economic provocations to stifle and destroy Pyongyang".

Rodong Sinmun emphasized that what North Korea needs right now is not money or external support but the will and sense of responsibility of the entire people to overcome the current challenge. The newspaper urged the North Koreans to intensify their resilience efforts because "will have to continue to live under pressure and sanctions".

"The spirit of Mount Paekdu is very strong, because it is the spirit of creating everything, helping to accomplish the goal even when we have nothing but water and air," the editorial said.

Paekdu is a sacred mountain in the concept of Koreans, considered the birthplace of the late North Korean leader Kim Jong-il, the father of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un.

North Korean media emphasized the importance of "self-reliance" almost daily since Kim Jong-un's leadership called on people to be ready for a protracted struggle against US-led pressures. early in the context of denuclearization negotiations fell to a standstill.

In his Happy New Year's message, Kim stated he did not expect the US to lift its sanctions and called on people to make a "breakthrough forward" to address the challenges facing the country. Efforts to build an autonomous economy.

Efforts to negotiate between the US and North Korea have stalled since the second summit in Hanoi in February because of disagreements about sanctions and denuclearization. North Korea has set a deadline for 2019 for Washington to make new concessions but no moves have been made.