National Defense Committee Passes Resolution Condemning North Korea's Ballistic Missile Launch

Vice Chief of Naval Operations Kim Myung-soo, Vice Chief of Army Staff Yeo Woon-tae, and Director of Joint Chiefs of Staff Force Planning Headquarters Lee Young-soo are attending the full meeting of the National Defense Committee held at the National Assembly on the 4th. Photo by Yoon Dong-joo doso7@

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Ji-eun] As North Korea raised the level of provocation by launching ballistic missiles for two consecutive days, the National Assembly's National Defense Committee passed a resolution on the 4th condemning North Korea's ballistic missiles, stating that they are "a direct violation of the UN Security Council resolutions."

In the resolution, the National Defense Committee stated, "North Korea's successive ballistic missile provocations and artillery fire provocations are a direct violation of the September 19 Military Agreement as well as the UN Security Council resolutions, and constitute serious illegal acts threatening peace on the Korean Peninsula and the world," and added, "We strongly condemn these actions and urge the North Korean authorities to immediately cease them."

Furthermore, it said, "We are confident that if North Korea continues provocations such as ballistic missile launches, it will lead to international isolation and self-destruction, making it difficult for the Kim Jong-un regime to maintain its survival," and "We sternly warn that the North Korean authorities must bear responsibility for all future incidents that occur."

It also stated, "The more North Korea provokes, the more the ROK-US alliance will not weaken but rather become stronger. Recognize this reality," and "We urge North Korea to immediately engage in negotiations for denuclearization and the establishment of peace on the Korean Peninsula."

To the government, it urged, "Build a strong security posture in the shortest possible time to protect the security of the Republic of Korea and the safety of its people from North Korea's nuclear and missile threats," and "Accelerate all efforts to ensure that North Korea stops its illegal provocations and participates in dialogue and denuclearization negotiations to ease tensions on the Korean Peninsula."

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