In one statement, issued by his Spokesperson, Secretary General António Guterres called the move “another violation” of North Korea’s 2018 self-imposed ban a “clear violation of Security Council resolutions. ”
North Korea is believed to have conducted 13 weapons launches this year, raising concerns in the United States that leader Kim Jong-Un is determined to make progress in developing weapons capable of delivering nuclear warheads. American mainland.
Flight data from South Korea and Japan shows that the long-range missile flew higher and farther (670 miles, or 1,080 km) than any other test by North Korea before plunging into waters west of Japan. Edition, according to the bulletin.
The Japanese authorities reported that it appeared to be related to a “new type” of ballistic missile.
Significant risk of escalation
Although North Korea has announced a moratorium on nuclear and intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) tests, it has since defended their use as a self-defence weapon.
“The launch of a long-range missile risks a significant escalation of tensions in the region,” the top UN official said, calling on North Korea to Tien “did not take any further counterproductive actions”.
Guterres concluded his statement by reaffirming the UN’s commitment to work with all parties “to seek a peaceful diplomatic solution to complete and verifiable denuclearization.” on the Korean Peninsula”.
