Japan Calls Pyongyang Satellite a ‘Provocation’
17:17 JST, May 18, 2023
Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno criticized North Korean preparations to launch a military reconnaissance satellite at a press conference on Wednesday. “Even if it’s labeled a satellite, any launch would constitute a clear violation of United Nations Security Council resolutions, representing a serious security provocation,” he said.
Matsuno clarified that, at the moment, there have been no official reports regarding any launch from North Korea.
“We will continue to establish an appropriate framework based on comprehensive analysis and evaluation,” he added.
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