Defense Minister Kono North Korea ballistic missile launch "Challenge to the international community" November 8, 11:36
In connection with the North Korean Foreign Ministry's Ambassador for the normalization of diplomatic relations between Japan and North Korea, Minister Kono stated that the launch of ballistic missiles It is a challenge to the international community because of a violation of the Security Council resolution.
The North Korean Foreign Ministry's Ambassador for the normalization of diplomatic relations between Japan and North Korea announced a discourse through the state-run Korea Central News Agency and claimed that the launch of ballistic missiles by North Korea was a legitimate measure for self-defense. Suggested the launch of a flying object that passes over the sky.
In this connection, Defense Minister Kono said at a press conference after the cabinet meeting, It ’s a challenge to the international community. ”
On top of that, Kono said, “We would like to further support the US-North Korea process toward the realization of weapons of mass destruction and CVID of missiles of all ranges = complete, verifiable and irreversible”.
Secretary of the Secretary of War
The secretary of the secretary said at a press conference after the cabinet meeting, “I know the announcement, but I would like to refrain from commenting one by one. Japan will comprehensively resolve various issues such as abductions, nuclear weapons, and missiles. And there is no change in our policy to clear the unfortunate past and normalize diplomatic relations. "
On the other hand, the secretary of the secretary said, “The launch of ballistic missiles by North Korea is extremely regrettable in violation of the relevant UN Security Council resolutions. The government will continue to work closely with the United States and other countries on the necessary information. I will make every effort to ensure peace and security in Japan by putting all my efforts into collection, analysis, and vigilance. ”