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North Korea missile tests: FCDO response, 20 February 2023

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office spokesperson comments on the recent missile tests carried out by North Korea on 20 February 2023.

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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office spokesperson said:

North Korea’s ballistic missile launches on 20 February are a breach of multiple UN Security Council resolutions.

North Korea’s repeated testing of ballistic missile technology poses a threat to our regional partners and global security.

The UK continues to work closely with partners to urge North Korea to return to dialogue and take credible steps towards denuclearisation.

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Published 20 February 2023