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Presidential Transition Committee said today (24th) that it strongly condemns the launch of a ballistic missile as a serious provocation from North Korea.

Let's connect a reporter who is on the takeover committee.



Reporter Hyung-rae Kim, please tell us what the Incoming Committee said.



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Presidential Transition Committee has defined North Korea's long-range ballistic missile launch as "a grave provocation that threatens our security."



In particular, he criticized North Korea for breaking the moratorium promised in 2018, that is, the cessation of nuclear tests and intercontinental ballistic missile tests.



Let's hear it for yourself.



[Shin Yong-hyun / Spokesperson of the Takeover Committee: We strongly condemn this provocative act that threatens peace in Northeast Asia, including the Korean Peninsula, and in the world.

Based on thorough cooperation between the ROK and the US, we must cooperate with the international community to respond strongly to North Korean provocations.]



The current government has demanded that "take decisive measures politically, diplomatically and militarily against the North Korean threat."



The mention of 'military measures' stands out.



Shortly after the North Korean launch, a key official in the field of foreign affairs and security of the transition committee told SBS, "We are continuing to receive reports from the Ministry of Defense."



It is known that the briefing of the National Security Office for the elected Yoon Seok-yeol ordered by President Moon Jae-in will be held tomorrow.



President-elect Yoon has been taking a hardline stance on North Korea's missile launches since his candidacy.



He emphasized that he would achieve 'peace through force' based on strong deterrence, and ordered 'tight security' by stipulating that North Korea's recent launch of multiple rocket launchers was a 'violation of the spirit of the 9/19 inter-Korean agreement'.



The Ministry of National Defense also reported on its first work to the Transition Committee two days ago, and it is known that the report on this day was attended by the head of the Ministry of National Defense Office and Director, as well as the head of the Joint Chiefs of Information and Operations Headquarters to check the North Korea's preparations for launching a new intercontinental ballistic missile.



(Video coverage: Kim Seung-tae, video editing: Park Jeong-sam)