Australia strongly condemns North Korea’s launch of a ballistic missile over Japanese territory \u2013 the first missile test to overfly Japan since 2017.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The test was a reckless and unacceptable act that threatens the security of our neighbours and partners and undermines the stability of the Indo-Pacific.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pyongyang continues to show blatant disregard for multiple United Nations Security Council resolutions prohibiting its dangerous ballistic missile and weapons of mass destruction programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We continue to be gravely concerned by North Korea\u2019s apparent readiness to undertake a seventh nuclear weapons test.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We urge North Korea to change course, abandon its nuclear weapons and ballistic missile programs and resume dialogue with the United States and the Republic of Korea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Australia will continue to work with our allies and partners, including the United States, Japan and the Republic of Korea to address the threats posed by North Korea.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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