Norway condemns North Korea's launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile
News story | Date: 19/12/2023 | Ministry of Foreign Affairs
‘Norway strongly condemns North Korea's launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile on Monday, December 18. Launches using ballistic missile technology are in violation of Security Council resolutions,‘ says Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide.
This is the fifth time this year that North Korea has launched a long-range ballistic missile. In addition, North Korea has conducted other launches using ballistic missile technology.
‘Norway urges the North Korean authorities to refrain from further tests, comply with their international obligations and resume political dialogue,‘ says Eide.