The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine strongly condemns the launch of ballistic missiles by North Korea on September 12, 2024.

Another provocation by Pyongyang is a direct threat to peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula and the whole world. North Korea continues its blatant course of destabilization, a component of which is also the provision of military aid to the aggressor state Russia in violation of international sanctions regimes.

The irresponsible actions of the DPRK violate the norms of international law and pose a serious threat of escalation of the security situation in the region.

Ukraine calls on the world community to ensure strong sanctions pressure on North Korea in order to prevent further development of its missile programs and to achieve renunciation of aggressive actions.

During the 79th session of the UN General Assembly, Ukraine will appeal to the world community to strengthen the policy of deterrence and containment of DPRK in order to counter its destructive actions in Asia and Europe.