North Korea says U.S. accusations that Pyongyang was behind the Sony hacking is just "groundless slander".<br/> <br />It had nothing to do with the massive cyberattack, it says.<br/> <br />State TV cites an unnamed foreign ministry spokesman as also saying North Korea wants a joint investigation into the incident with the U.S.<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE) (Korean) KRT NEWS READER SAYING:<br/> <br />"If the U.S. refuses to accept our proposal for a joint investigation and continues to talk about some kind of response by dragging us into the case, it must remember there will be grave consequences."<br/> <br />Sony pulled its North Korea satire, "The Interview", after major theater chains refused to distribute the film … under fears of additional threats … prompting criticism for its decision.<br/> <br />Sony Pictures CEO Michael Lynton -- said on Fareed Zakaria GPS -- the company is exploring other distribution options, but even a digital release would be a challenge.<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE) (English) SONY PICTURES ENTERTAINMENT
