Blue House Calls North Korea's Ballistic Missile Launch a "Violation of UNSC Resolutions"... Holds Emergency Review Meeting

News related to North Korea’s mass launch of about 10 short-range ballistic missiles on the 20th of last month is being reported at Seoul Station. Photo by Yonhap News

On September 20, the National Security Office held an emergency security situation review meeting together with the Ministry of National Defense and the Joint Chiefs of Staff, in response to North Korea's launch of short-range ballistic missiles.

The National Security Office stated, "We reviewed the response situation, analyzed and assessed the impact of this launch on our security, and examined the necessary follow-up measures," adding, "We emphasized the need to maintain a thorough readiness posture." It further noted, "North Korea's ballistic missile launches constitute a grave violation of United Nations Security Council resolutions, and we urged an immediate halt to such actions."

Earlier that afternoon, the Joint Chiefs of Staff detected an unidentified projectile launched by North Korea towards the East Sea. The National Security Office confirmed that the projectile was a short-range ballistic missile launched from the Wonsan area.

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