US White House Strongly Condemns North Korea... Will Take All Necessary Measures for ROK-US-Japan Security

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[Asia Economy Reporter Hyunjin Jeong] On the 17th (local time), the White House condemned North Korea's long-range ballistic missile test and stated that it will take all necessary measures to ensure the safety of the U.S. mainland and its allies, including South Korea and Japan.

Adrienne Watson, spokesperson for the White House National Security Council (NSC), said in a statement, "The United States strongly condemns North Korea's long-range ballistic missile test. President Joe Biden has been briefed on the situation, and he and his national security team will continue close consultations with allies and partners, including trilateral talks with President Yoon Seok-yeol and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida."

Spokesperson Watson criticized, "This launch is a blatant violation of multiple United Nations (UN) Security Council resolutions and raises tensions and risks that destabilize the regional security situation."

She added, "We urge all countries to condemn these violations and call on North Korea to come to the table for serious negotiations. The door to diplomacy is not closed, but Pyongyang must immediately cease destabilizing actions and instead choose diplomatic commitments."

Furthermore, she stated, "The United States will take all necessary measures to ensure the safety of the U.S. mainland and its allies South Korea and Japan."

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