The United States has strongly condemned the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s (DPRK) recent ballistic missile launches on May 27 and May 29, citing them as direct violations of multiple United Nations Security Council resolutions (UNSCRs). These actions, deemed reckless by the U.S., pose significant threats to the Korean Peninsula, regional stability, and global peace, while undermining the international non-proliferation regime.
In a statement, the U.S. reiterated its unwavering commitment to the defense of the Republic of Korea (ROK) and Japan, labeling its alliances with these nations as ironclad. The DPRK’s missile tests are seen as provocations that will only further isolate the regime and destabilize the Korean Peninsula.
The U.S. pledged to continue its efforts with the international community to disrupt North Korea’s illicit revenue streams, which fund its prohibited weapons programs. These include exploiting overseas workers and engaging in malicious cyber activities. The U.S. condemned the DPRK regime’s decision to divert scarce resources from the North Korean people to its weapons programs.
Highlighting the urgency of the situation, the U.S. called on all countries to fully enforce DPRK-related UNSCRs. These resolutions are designed to prevent North Korea from acquiring the technology and materials necessary for its weapons of mass destruction (WMD) and ballistic missile programs. The U.S. urged the DPRK to comply with these resolutions and immediately halt all activities that violate them.
The statement concluded with a call for North Korea to refrain from further provocations and to engage in substantive dialogue without preconditions. The U.S. emphasized the importance of a united international front in addressing these threats and working towards stability and peace in the region.
