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Several countries have strongly condemned the latest missile launch by North Korea. Reacting to the missile launch, US President Donald Trump pledged to “take care” of North Korea. He said at the White House that it is a situation that the US will handle.
Mr. Trump also spoke to Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on the phone. The White House said Trump and Abe have agreed that Pyongyang’s latest launch will further isolate the country from the international community.
Speaking to media Japanese Prime Minister, Abe said Japan and the United States have agreed to work with the international community to raise the pressure on North Korea to a maximum level.
In a statement South Korea said it strongly condemns North Korea for its continued escalation of tension with this reckless provocation that came in disregard of sincere efforts to relieve tension and build peace on the Korean Peninsula.
The European Union also issued a statement condemning the missile launch, saying it is a further unacceptable violation of North Korea’s obligations. Italy also condemned the missile launch.
Meanwhile, the UN Security Council is expected to meet in New York today to discuss responses to North Korea’s latest ballistic missile test. The emergency meeting has been requested by Japan, the United States and South Korea.