Asean expresses ‘grave concern’ over North Korean missile launch
The Asean ministers reiterated the importance of full compliance with all relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions and abiding by international law.
The Asean ministers reiterated the importance of full compliance with all relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions and abiding by international law.
The Hwasong-18 ICBM made the longest-ever flight for a North Korean missile, according to state media, travelling 1,001.2 km for nearly 75 minutes.
The two Koreas had to settle for a non-voting UN observer status till the Cold War came to an end.
He also expressed his hope for continued close collaboration between South Korea and NATO in the future, aiming for the denuclearisation of North Korea.
The missile was fired following North Korea's warnings of action in response to what they consider reconnaissance activities conducted by the US.
Formally known as the Settlement Support Center for North Korean Refugees, Hanawon has intensified its efforts to redefine its purpose.
The evaluation by Seoul and Washington suggests that the satellite launched by Pyongyang does not meet the criterion of possessing a minimum spatial resolution of one meter.
The law was in response to an incident in which five North Korean drones intruded South Korean airspace late last year.
The prime minister underscored that a crucial foundation of national security lies in collaborating with countries that uphold universal shared values.
In China and Russia in particular, North Korea is working closely with authorities there to identify and track down the defectors.