Government: "NATO Statement, Strong Warning... North Korea and Russia Must Stop Illegal Cooperation"

NATO Joint Statement "Strongly Condemns North Korea's Weapon Exports"
Foreign Ministry "Will Respond Firmly to Acts Threatening Security"

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomed the joint statement by the heads of NATO member countries issuing a 'warning message' regarding the strengthening of military cooperation between North Korea and Russia. NATO leaders condemned North Korea's arms exports to Russia and expressed serious concerns.

Im Su-seok, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said at a regular briefing held at the Ministry's building on the 11th, "The consistent voice of NATO leaders against illegal arms transactions and the strengthening of military and economic cooperation between Russia and North Korea reflects the recognition that security in Europe and Asia is interconnected," adding, "It is evaluated as a strong message to Russia and North Korea."

Im Soo-seok, Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Photo by Yonhap News

Spokesperson Im stated, "Russia and North Korea must seriously accept the international community's grave concerns and firm determination to respond to illegal cooperation and immediately cease related activities," "and urges all UN member states to thoroughly implement Security Council resolutions." He further emphasized, "We will respond firmly to any acts that threaten our security."

On the occasion of NATO's 75th anniversary, leaders gathered in Washington DC on the 10th (local time) declared, "We strongly condemn North Korea's export of shells and ballistic missiles, which violate multiple UN Security Council resolutions," and stated, "We have great concern and are closely monitoring the deepening relationship between North Korea and Russia."

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