Philippines condemns North Korea鈥檚 missile launches
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MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines has denounced North Korea’s ballistic missile tests, saying it heightens tension in the region.
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Friday urged North Korea or the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) to abide by its obligations under the United Nations (UN).
“The Philippines condemns the DPRK’s latest missile launches which further increase tension and undermine peace and stability in an already volatile region. The Philippines calls on all parties to exercise utmost restraint,” the DFA said in a statement.
“It also calls on the DPRK to comply with its obligations under the relevant UN Security Council Resolutions and to commit to the process of constructive and peaceful dialogue with the Republic of Korea,” it added.
On November 2, North Korea launched more than 10 missiles, with one crossing the Northern Limit Line.
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Article continues after this advertisementSouth Korea’s military said it “is maintaining a full readiness posture while closely cooperating with the US (United States) and strengthening surveillance and vigilance.”
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North Korea’s missile tests came as Seoul and Washington are conducting their largest-ever joint air drills.
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Pyongyang said the US-South Korean air exercise was “an aggressive and provocative military drill targeting the DPRK.”
North Korea cautioned that if the air drills, dubbed Vigilant Storm, goes on, Seoul and Washington will “pay the most horrible price in history.”
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