US State Department: "North Korea's Ballistic Missile Launch Violates UN Security Council Resolution... Threat to International Community"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Hyunwoo Lee] The U.S. Department of State has condemned North Korea's ballistic missile test launch, stating that it violates United Nations Security Council resolutions.

On the 25th (local time), Ned Price, spokesperson for the U.S. Department of State, said, "This launch violates multiple United Nations Security Council resolutions and threatens the region and the broader international community." He added, "North Korea's nuclear and ballistic missile programs constitute a serious threat to international peace and security."

Earlier that day, U.S. President Joe Biden, during his first official press conference, also defined North Korea's ballistic missile launch as a violation of UN Security Council resolutions. President Biden emphasized, "This is a violation of UN sanctions on North Korea, and moving forward, we will discuss responses with our allies and respond accordingly if North Korea chooses to escalate tensions."

North Korea, which had not responded following the launch the previous day, also disclosed the launch. On the 26th Korean time, through the Korean Central News Agency, North Korea announced that it had test-fired two new tactical guided missiles, confirming the ballistic missile launch.

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