UN Security Council to discuss North Korea's recent ICBM launch

The UN Security Council (UNSC) is set to convene next week to address North Korea's recent launch of a new intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM).

This announcement was made by the UK’s chief representative to the UN Barbara Woodward, Caliber.Az reports via foreign media.

She confirmed that the meeting will take place on November 4, following Pyongyang's announcement on October 31 of a successful test launch of the Hwasong-19 ICBM. “The meeting is scheduled for Monday for clear reasons. This was an ICBM launch on an unprecedented scale, with significant implications for both regional and international security,” she stated.

Woodward expressed concerns over the increasing military collaboration between Pyongyang and Moscow, including the deployment of North Korean troops to Russia. “Earlier this week, we did our best to discuss this situation, and of course, we will revisit North Korea's ballistic missile launch on November 4. We are keeping a close watch on developments,” she noted.

On October 31, North Korea confirmed the test of an intercontinental ballistic missile aimed at the Sea of Japan. “On Thursday, the DPRK's missile department conducted a significant test. This launch, ordered by the head of state, updated the latest data on North Korea's strategic missile capabilities and showcased the modernity and reliability of its most powerful strategic deterrent,” a spokesman from the DPRK Defense Ministry was quoted as saying by CTAC.

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un characterized the ICBM launch as a demonstration of the country's resolve to counter perceived adversaries. “The test fire is an appropriate military action aimed at informing adversaries, who have recently exacerbated tensions in the region and threatened our Republic's security, of our readiness to respond. It is also a necessary step in the ongoing development of our state,” he stated.

He reaffirmed, “The DPRK will never waver in its commitment to strengthening its nuclear forces.” Kim emphasized that the evolving security landscape and escalating potential threats necessitate further enhancements to North Korea's strategic strike capabilities and improvements in its nuclear response. “I confirm that the DPRK will never alter its policy on strengthening its nuclear forces,” he declared.

In response to the ICBM launch, South Korea announced it would implement new sanctions against Pyongyang.

By Tamilla Hasanova