EU decries North Korean satellite launch as ‘flagrant violation’ of UN sanctions



News EU decries North Korean satellite launch as ‘flagrant violation’ of UN sanctions 27 countries in union also express concern about DPRK-Russia military cooperation, while calling for UN response Joe Smith November 24, 2023 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON A European Union flag \| Image: Old Photo Profile via Flickr (CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 DEED) The EU condemned North Korea’s latest satellite launch as a “flagrant violation” of U.N. sanctions on Thursday, while expressing “deep concern” about military cooperation between Russia and the DPRK. The statement, issued on behalf of the EU’s 27 states, came after North Korea successfully placed a military spy satellite in orbit for the first time on Tuesday, following failed attempts in May and August this year. The EU condemned North Korea’s latest satellite launch as a “flagrant violation” of U.N. sanctions on Thursday, while expressing “deep concern” about military cooperation between Russia and the DPRK. The statement, issued on behalf of the EU’s 27 states, came after North Korea successfully placed a military spy satellite in orbit for the first time on Tuesday, following failed attempts in May and August this year. 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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EU decries North Korean satellite launch as ‘flagrant violation’ of UN sanctions

27 countries in union also express concern about DPRK-Russia military cooperation, while calling for UN response

Joe Smith November 24, 2023

EU decries North Korean satellite launch as ‘flagrant violation’ of UN sanctions

A European Union flag | Image: Old Photo Profile via Flickr (CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 DEED)

The EU condemned North Korea’s latest satellite launch as a “flagrant violation” of U.N. sanctions on Thursday, while expressing “deep concern” about military cooperation between Russia and the DPRK.

The statement, issued on behalf of the EU’s 27 states, came after North Korea successfully placed a military spy satellite in orbit for the first time on Tuesday, following failed attempts in May and August this year.

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