Singapore
strongly urges N Korea government to refrain from further
provocation
SINGAPORE: Following North Korea's launch of a long-range rocket
on Sunday morning (Feb 7), in defiance of warnings from the United
States and South Korea, Singapore said it is "appalled by this
series of deliberate and provocative actions".
In a media release, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) said
the incident is "yet another violation of the United Nations
Security Council (UNSC) resolutions, which prohibits the Democratic
People's Republic of Korea's (DPRK) from any launch using ballistic
missile technology."
MFA said the latest launch, and the nuclear test on Jan 6
represent "grave threats to peace and stability on the Korean
Peninsula."
"We strongly urge the DPRK government to refrain from further
provocation, abide by its international obligations, and return to
negotiations immediately," said MFA.
- CNA/dl