President Moon Strongly Condemns North Korea's ICBM... Security Gaps Must Be Prevented During Transition (Comprehensive Report 2)

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Ji-eun] The Blue House announced that President Moon Jae-in received a report from National Security Office Director Suh Hoon on the launch of North Korea's intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) on the afternoon of the 24th and presided over an emergency National Security Council (NSC) meeting.

President Moon stated, "Today's long-range ballistic missile launch is a violation of North Korea's promise to suspend ICBM launches," adding, "It not only breaches the UN Security Council resolutions but also poses a serious threat to the Korean Peninsula, the region, and the international community amid the ongoing war in Ukraine. I strongly condemn this once again."

He also instructed that during the government transition period, there should be no security gaps, and that all response measures should be thoroughly prepared through close cooperation with related countries and the international community based on a strong Korea-US alliance.

President Moon said, "The situation is very urgent and serious," and emphasized, "During this government transition period, there must be no security gaps." He continued, "Above all, we will firmly maintain our security posture based on our robust military response capabilities and the solid Korea-US alliance."

At the same time, he stressed diplomatic efforts to bring North Korea back to the negotiating table. President Moon said, "Diplomatic efforts to achieve denuclearization and establish peace on the Korean Peninsula must continue," and added, "We will work closely with the United States, related countries, and the international community to promptly bring North Korea back to the diplomatic path."

He also urged close cooperation with the president-elect's team. President Moon said, "We will continue to cooperate with the president-elect's team so that the next government can respond swiftly to urgent security issues amid rapidly changing international circumstances."

At the NSC emergency meeting presided over by President Moon from 3:50 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Won In-chul reported on North Korea's ICBM launch trends and readiness posture, and future response measures were discussed.

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