U.S. Secretary of State Brinken strongly condemned North Korea's launch of an intermediate-range ballistic missile on the 4th, and emphasized that it would take countermeasures against further provocations, marking the seventh nuclear test. He strongly restrained North Korea, which has been pointed out to be likely to take the plunge.
US Secretary of State Brinken held a press conference in Chile, South America, on the 5th.
Among them, regarding North Korea's launch of an intermediate-range ballistic missile on the 4th, Secretary Brinken strongly condemned the dangerous and reckless missile launch that passed over Japan and endangered the Japanese people. I will.”
"If North Korea continues with its current policy, it will only invite more criticism, further isolation, and countermeasures," he said, emphasizing that he would take countermeasures against further provocations. The United States has strongly restrained North Korea, which has been pointed out to be likely to conduct its seventh nuclear test.
Furthermore, Secretary Brinken said, "We will take appropriate measures for defense and deterrence together with our allies and friendly countries," indicating that he will continue to cooperate with allies such as Japan and South Korea to enhance deterrence. I was.