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Assistant-Secretary-General Khaled Khiari briefed ambassadors on the UN\u2019s response to the incident and its concern over the humanitarian situation in the country, more commonly known as North Korea.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The long-range ballistic missile was launched from the northern province of Jagang on Monday morning, local time, and covered a range of 4,500 km, reaching roughly 970 km at its height.\u00a0<\/p>\n
This marked the first time the DPRK has flown a missile over Japan since 15 September, 2017.\u00a0<\/p>\n
UN chief\u2019s condemnation\u00a0<\/h2>\n
Mr. Khiari recalled that the UN Secretary-General has strongly condemned the launch.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cThis was a reckless act and a clear violation of relevant Security Council resolutions. This launch risks triggering a significant escalation of tensions in the region and beyond. It is of serious concern that the DPRK has again disregarded any consideration for international flight or maritime safety,\u201d he said.\u00a0<\/p>\n
UN chief Ant\u00f3nio Guterres urged the country to immediately cease any further destabilising acts.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He has also appealed for the DPRK to resume dialogue towards the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula.\u00a0<\/p>\n
New law a concern\u00a0<\/h2>\n
Mr. Khiari spoke about other troubling developments as North Korea \u201claunched systems with the apparent characteristics of short-range ballistic missiles\u201d on four recent occasions.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Last month, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) reported that there were indications that the Punggye-ri Nuclear Test Site remained active and prepared to support a nuclear test.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The IAEA continued to observe construction activities at the Yongbyon nuclear facilities, as well as indications that the five-megawatt nuclear reactor was operating. \u00a0<\/p>\n
Furthermore, the UN Secretary-General has also expressed deep concern over the DPRK\u2019s adoption of a new law on nuclear policy.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWhile some States continue to rely on nuclear weapons in their security policies, nuclear weapons pose an existential threat to humanity. Their continued existence heightens the risk of unintended escalation or miscalculation. We must strengthen our efforts to eliminate nuclear weapons,\u201d said Mr. Khiari.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Allow humanitarian aid\u00a0<\/h2>\n
At the same time, the UN chief also remains concerned about the humanitarian situation in the DPRK, he added.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The UN system, in coordination with international and aid partners, is ready to send staff and assistance to help the Government address medical and humanitarian needs, including those related to the COVID-19 pandemic. \u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cTo allow for a timely and effective response, we reiterate our call for the unimpeded entry of international staff and humanitarian supplies. We also acknowledge the work of Member States toward resolving the banking channel for humanitarian operations,\u201d said Mr. Khiari.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He concluded by underlining that the Council\u2019s unity in this matter \u201cis essential to ease tensions, overcome the diplomatic impasse and avoid a negative action-reaction cycle.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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