NATO condemns North Korea’s ballistic missile test
In a recent announcement, NATO Deputy Spokesperson Dylan White has condemned North Korea’s long-range ballistic missile test, calling it a violation of various United Nations Security Council resolutions. According to White, North Korea has carried out a record number of ballistic missile launches in the past year, all of which pose a significant threat to the region’s international security.
White urged North Korea to abandon its illegal nuclear and ballistic missile programs and instead prioritize good faith diplomacy. The NATO spokesperson also expressed the organization’s strong solidarity with its partner countries, including Japan, South Korea, Australia, and New Zealand.
The missile test, which reportedly took place in the direction of the Sea of Japan, was announced by both Japan and South Korea. There are concerns that the intercontinental ballistic missile may be a new type of weapon system designed to further enhance North Korea’s already dangerous military capabilities.
The continued provocations by North Korea are worrying, posing a significant threat to regional and international stability. It is crucial that the North Korean regime heeds the calls for peaceful diplomacy and works towards resolving its disputes with its neighbors through peaceful means. NATO and its allies stand ready to support and protect its partners in the region and around the world.
