South Korea-US, South Korea-Japan Senior Representatives Hold Phone Talks on North Korea Nuclear Issue...Strong Condemnation of North Korea ICBM

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Ji-eun] On the 24th, Noh Kyu-duk, Chief Negotiator for Korean Peninsula Peace, held a phone consultation with Sung Kim, U.S. Special Representative for North Korea, and Takehiro Funakoshi, Director-General of the Asian and Oceanian Affairs Bureau at the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, condemning North Korea's intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) launch.

Both sides pointed out that North Korea's ICBM launch is a violation of the moratorium promised by North Korea and a clear breach of multiple United Nations Security Council resolutions, strongly condemning the act.

They also agreed that this launch poses a serious threat not only to the Korean Peninsula but to the entire international community, requiring a firm response, and urged North Korea to immediately cease any further provocative actions that escalate tensions.

Chief Negotiator Noh stated that, while maintaining the strong combined defense posture of the ROK-U.S. alliance with Representative Kim, they will strengthen seamless cooperation between South Korea and the U.S. for a united international response, including measures at the UN Security Council level.

He also agreed with Director-General Funakoshi to closely monitor North Korea's developments and maintain close communication, while enhancing cooperation for a united international response, including actions at the UN Security Council level.

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