Government to Attend UN Security Council Public Briefing on North Korean Missiles on the 5th

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[Asia Economy Reporter Yoo In-ho] Our government will attend a public briefing of the United Nations Security Council on the 5th (local time) to discuss North Korea's launch of an intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM).

An official from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated, "A Security Council public briefing on North Korea's ballistic missile launch is scheduled to be held this afternoon local time in New York," adding, "Although not a council member, the South Korean government will attend as a concerned party."

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The official said, "We are closely consulting with major allied countries, including Security Council members, to ensure that the international community sends a stern message regarding North Korea's repeated violations of Security Council resolutions."

The public briefing is reported to be scheduled for around 3 p.m. local time on the 5th.

According to foreign media, the United States requested an emergency Security Council meeting along with council members such as the United Kingdom, France, Albania, Norway, and Ireland to respond to this launch, which violates Security Council resolutions.

Linda Thomas-Greenfield, the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, revealed on Twitter, "I have requested a Security Council meeting to respond to North Korea's dangerous long-range ballistic missile launch that flew over Japanese airspace."

However, it was reported that there was disagreement among Security Council members on whether to hold the meeting publicly or privately.

Reuters reported that China and Russia opposed a public meeting, arguing that the Security Council's response should help ease the situation on the Korean Peninsula.

Nevertheless, after consultations among council members, it appears that a decision was made to hold a public discussion.

South Korea, the United States, and others are known to hold the position that if the Security Council takes no action in response to this launch, it could be seen as condoning the provocation.

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