United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has expressed serious concern about the announcement of a planned rocket launch by North Korea, and strongly urged Pyongyang to reconsider its decision.
"Any such launch would constitute a clear violation of Security Council resolution 1874, in which the Council demanded that the DPRK not conduct any launch using ballistic missile technology," Ban's spokesperson said in a press release on Tuesday. "Such a launch would also heighten tension in the region," it added.
North Korea's state news agency KCNA on Saturday announced the decision to launch another space satellite, sometime between 10 December and 22 December. A similar attempt by the North in April was unsuccessful.
"The Secretary-General strongly urges the DPRK to reconsider its decision and to suspend all activities related to its ballistic missile program," Mr. Ban's spokesperson said. He also called upon North Korea to "re-establish its moratorium on missile launches, as required by the Security Council."
The spokesperson added that the UN chief renews his call on the DPRK authorities to work towards building confidence with neighboring countries and improving the life of its people.
The UN chief reaffirmed his commitment to working for peace and stability on the Korean peninsula and helping the people in the North.
by RTT Staff Writer
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