North Korea's Absence from 'Missile Condemnation' Event... Ministry of Foreign Affairs Cites "Various Factors"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Ji-eun] Regarding the condemnation of North Korea's ballistic missile launch by UN ambassadors from six countries including the United States, Japan, the United Kingdom, and France, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs responded that the South Korean government did not participate due to "consideration of various factors."

An official from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated at a regular briefing on the morning of the 11th, "Our government’s position is to respond comprehensively by taking into account various factors such as the need to maintain momentum for the stable management of the situation on the Korean Peninsula and the resumption of dialogue."

On the 10th (local time), six countries including the United States issued a statement condemning North Korea’s missile launch ahead of a closed-door meeting of the UN Security Council, mentioning the goal of "Complete, Verifiable, and Irreversible Denuclearization (CVID)."

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs added, "We will closely monitor discussions within the international community, including the UN, and maintain close communication with key Security Council member states."

In response to a question about trilateral responses by South Korea, the United States, and Japan regarding North Korea’s nuclear issue, the Ministry official said, "Our government plans to continue persistent cooperative efforts among the three countries?South Korea, the United States, and Japan?related to the situation on the Korean Peninsula, including holding consultations among chief nuclear representatives. We urge North Korea to promptly respond to the international community’s expectations for peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula by resuming dialogue and cooperation."

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