The EU strongly condemns the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) launch using ballistic military technology that occurred on 31 May.

The DPRK’s continued and complete disregard for its obligations under UN Security Council resolutions threatens international and regional peace and security. It is critical that all Members of the United Nations, especially Members of the UN Security Council, speak out and demonstrate that such actions will never be accepted.

The EU calls on the DPRK to cease all actions that raise tensions and instead choose the path of dialogue with the main parties.