,,f thl· K,,n·an l\•,,pt.•·s S1•,·11ri1y r:,,r,·,•s. thl· \\'1,rl,.~•r-1\•asant R,·d (irranls and till', 111mg R,·d (irrards 11, ,·nt,·r inh• a stall' ,,f s.·mi-\\ar fn•m I f-',·bnran 11, mid-:\pril. till' p,•ri,•d ,,f till' 1'lll'lll\ · s ,i,•int mili­ tan l~\l'l'l'isl~S. This is a measure taken in self-defence against the United States imperialists· moves for the provocation of a war. It is a legitimate right of a sovereign people to take a measure in · self-defence in the face of the imperialists· threat of aggression. Our people love peace and do not want war, but we will never allow the imperialists to invade our country. If the United States imperialists ignite a war, our people will tum out as one man in the struggle to defend our people"s power, socialist system and inviolable motherland. The United States imperialists must not miscalculate the firm determination of our people to defend their sovereignty but must act with discretion. If they start another war in Korea in violation of the unanimous desire of our people and the people of the world for peace and Chajusong (independence), they will be unable to escape ail irre­ trievable, annihilating blow. All the units of the Korean People"s Army and the entire members of the Korean People"s Security Forces, the Worker-Peasant Red Guards and the Young Red Guards and the entire people will get ready in full combat gear to smash in time the enemy·s war moves and defend the skies, land and seas of the country and their posts like an -impregnable fortress and. if the enemy provokes a war of aggression against the northern half of our Republic, they will promptly counter him and mete out a stern punishment upon him. DOCUMENT S/15603* Letter dated 8 February 1983 from the representative of Turkey to the Secretary-General 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a political statement or a declaration from North Korea, discussing the country's defense against the United States and the threat of war. It mentions the Korean People's Army, Worker-Peasant Red Guards, and Young Red Guards, indicating a military tone. The language used is also formal and official, suggesting a government document.

**Category**
International relations, Defense