The United States condemned North Korea after it launched a new intercontinental ballistic missile in the direction of the Sea of Japan. “The United States condemns North Korea’s ballistic missile launch. This launch is a flagrant violation of multiple United Nations Security Council resolutions, and North Korea’s illegal weapons of mass destruction and ballistic missile programs are not supported by North Korea,” US State Department spokesman Ned Price said in a statement. “It shows the threat posed by Turkey to its neighbours, to the region, to international peace and security, and to the nuclear non-proliferation regime.”
‘BRAVELY VIOLATION’
Price said these actions by North Korea were “insolent violations” of United Nations security resolutions. “Together with the international community, we urge North Korea to avoid further provocation and engage in sustained and concrete dialogue. Our commitments to the defense of South Korea and Japan.” continues,” he said. (UAV)