US Expresses Concern Over Russian Technology Transfer, Calls North Korea's Satellite Launch Plan a Security Council Violation

On the 20th (local time), the U.S. Department of State expressed concern over North Korea notifying the Japanese government of its plan to launch a satellite, stating, "We are worried about North Korea's ballistic missile program and the possibility of technology transfer from Russia."

Matthew Miller, spokesperson for the U.S. Department of State, said during a briefing that when asked about the possibility of Russian technology being transferred for North Korea's satellite launch, "The United States is concerned about North Korea's ballistic missile and other military programs."

He added, "We are also concerned about Russia transferring technology or providing weapons to North Korea," criticizing, "Such transfers violate multiple United Nations Security Council resolutions that Russia itself has endorsed." He continued, "We will closely monitor these activities," emphasizing, "We will take necessary actions to respond to North Korea's security-threatening behavior together with regional allies."

When asked about President Yoon Suk-yeol's remarks in an interview with the British Telegraph, where he said, "China siding with Russia and North Korea is not in its own interest," Miller responded, "Our position is very clear," stating, "Russia must not transfer technology to North Korea." He explained, "North Korea must not provide weapons to Russia," adding, "These could be used in the war of aggression against Ukraine. This stance applies to any country worldwide."

Earlier, Japanese media reported that North Korea notified the Japan Coast Guard's Maritime Information Department of its plan to launch a satellite between the 22nd of this month and the 1st of next month.

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