'North Korean Ballistic Missile Launch' National Security Office NSC Meeting: "Violation of Security Council, Immediate Halt Urged"

The National Security Office convened an emergency security situation review meeting on April 8, with the attendance of the Ministry of National Defense, the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and other relevant agencies, to assess and review the response following North Korea's launch of multiple ballistic missiles into the East Sea from an area near Wonsan.

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The National Security Office stated that during the meeting, they evaluated the impact of the latest launch on South Korea's security and reviewed necessary countermeasures. In particular, given the ongoing war in the Middle East, the office instructed relevant agencies to further strengthen their readiness posture.

The National Security Office also classified North Korea's latest ballistic missile launch as a provocative act that violates United Nations Security Council resolutions, urging an immediate halt to such actions. Additionally, the office reported the launch and corresponding measures to President Lee Jaemyung.

According to the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the South Korean military detected several unidentified ballistic missiles launched into the East Sea from the area around Wonsan, North Korea, at approximately 8:50 a.m. on April 8. The military is maintaining heightened surveillance and vigilance, as well as full readiness, in preparation for the possibility of additional launches.

This launch marks the second consecutive day of military provocations by North Korea, following the firing of an unidentified projectile from around Pyongyang the previous day. The previous day's projectile reportedly disappeared from observation after exhibiting abnormal signs in the early stage of flight, and South Korean and U.S. intelligence authorities are currently analyzing its specifications.

The Joint Chiefs of Staff stated that South Korea, the United States, and Japan are closely sharing information related to North Korea's ballistic missiles.

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