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Presidential Transition Committee also condemned North Korea's ICBM launch as a serious provocation and strongly condemned it.

He raised his voice to devise decisive measures such as military response toward the current government.



Correspondent Kim Hyung-rae.



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Presidential Transition Committee has defined North Korea's launch of a long-range ballistic missile 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.



[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 National Defense."



President-elect Yun Seok-yeol 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 the recent North Korean launch of multiple rocket launchers was 'violation of the spirit of the September 19 inter-Korean agreement'.



President Moon Jae-in ordered the National Security Office yesterday (24th) to explain the current situation and response plan to Yoon-elect, and it is known that the briefing will be held today.