Ban Ki-moon points to China’s key role on North Korea after failed space launch



News Ban Ki-moon points to China’s key role on North Korea after failed space launch Greater sanctions enforcement necessary as engagement has failed to produce solution, former UN chief tells NK News Chad O'Carroll June 1, 2023 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Ban Ki-moon responds to questions from reporters on May 31, 2023 \| Image: NK News Former U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon urged China to take a more active role in resolving the North Korean nuclear issue this week, highlighting the importance of enforcing U.N. sanctions and lamenting the failure of diplomacy. Speaking in Seoul hours after North Korea’s failed satellite launch, Ban said he is deeply concerned about Pyongyang’s ongoing nuclear and missile ambitions and that more diplomatic pressure is necessary. Former U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon urged China to take a more active role in resolving the North Korean nuclear issue this week, highlighting the importance of enforcing U.N. sanctions and lamenting the failure of diplomacy. Speaking in Seoul hours after North Korea’s failed satellite launch, Ban said he is deeply concerned about Pyongyang’s ongoing nuclear and missile ambitions and that more diplomatic pressure is necessary. Become a member for less than $5.75 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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Ban Ki-moon points to China’s key role on North Korea after failed space launch

Greater sanctions enforcement necessary as engagement has failed to produce solution, former UN chief tells NK News

Chad O'Carroll June 1, 2023

Ban Ki-moon points to China’s key role on North Korea after failed space launch

Ban Ki-moon responds to questions from reporters on May 31, 2023 | Image: NK News

Former U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon urged China to take a more active role in resolving the North Korean nuclear issue this week, highlighting the importance of enforcing U.N. sanctions and lamenting the failure of diplomacy.

Speaking in Seoul hours after North Korea’s failed satellite launch, Ban said he is deeply concerned about Pyongyang’s ongoing nuclear and missile ambitions and that more diplomatic pressure is necessary.

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