People Power Party on North Korea Provocations: "Military Demonstrations Absolutely Unacceptable"

All Members of Parliament to Attend Memorial Day Commemoration Ceremony

People Power Party Supreme Council Meeting
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[Asia Economy Reporter Cha Min-young] The People Power Party stated on the 5th regarding North Korea's launch of eight short-range ballistic missiles (SRBMs) into the East Sea, "This is absolutely unacceptable. We will respond sternly."

YANG Geum-hee, the party's floor spokesperson, said in a commentary on the same day, "On the eve of the Memorial Day ceremony, North Korea launched missiles once again," emphasizing, "This is the 18th show of force this year and the third provocation since the new government took office, which is absolutely intolerable."

Spokesperson Yang added, "Even in June, the month of patriotic remembrance, we deeply feel the importance of national security amid North Korea's continuous provocations that escalate the security crisis on the Korean Peninsula. We will unite our efforts for a strong and safe Republic of Korea that does not waver against any security threats and for a more prosperous Korea."

She further stated, "We will respond sternly to anything that threatens the security of the Korean Peninsula."

The People Power Party decided that all party members will attend the Memorial Day ceremony the following day.

Spokesperson Yang explained, "We solemnly offer our condolences and respect in silent tribute to the patriotic martyrs and national heroes who sacrificed their lives for today's Republic of Korea," adding, "All People Power Party lawmakers intend to attend the Memorial Day ceremony tomorrow (the 6th)."

She continued, "We will devote ourselves to ensuring that those who dedicated themselves to the country are respected and honored, commemorate and inherit the noble spirit of patriotism, and set the Republic of Korea on the right path."

On the same day, North Korea launched eight short-range ballistic missiles (SRBMs) into the East Sea from areas including Sunan near Pyongyang. This show of force came just one day after the South Korea-U.S. naval joint exercise near Okinawa, Japan, involving the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan. On the 3rd, the senior representatives for North Korea nuclear issues from South Korea, the U.S., and Japan met in Seoul to urge North Korea to halt provocations, but this demand was rendered meaningless in just two days.

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