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The United States, together with about 40 other countries, issued a joint statement on the 11th warning that conducting ballistic missile tests without prior notification poses dangers.
Last month, China test-fired a nuclear-capable missile in the Pacific Ocean.
The statement, jointly issued by countries from Europe and the Indo-Pacific region, said: “Conducting tests of nuclear-capable ballistic missiles without adequate prior notification and provision of detailed information is dangerous and disrupts the peace and security of neighboring countries around the test area.”
The statement continued: “This increases the risk of miscalculation, undermines global stability and security, and is contrary to the responsibilities that come with possessing long-range missile capabilities.”
The countries called on all states to give at least 24 hours’ advance notice before launching a missile, including information about the type of missile, the planned launch window, area, and direction.
The statement said: “Countries should also, in line with international standards, provide clear notifications to pilots and sailors to reduce risk, including the estimated impact or landing area.”
North Korea Launches Ballistic Missile Again After 6 Days
The South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff said that around 6 a.m. on the 12th local time, North Korea launched a ballistic missile from the Wonsan area toward the eastern sea.
Yonhap News Agency stated that the South Korean military has strengthened monitoring and alertness to respond to North Korea’s renewed missile launches. South Korea, the United States, and Japan are closely sharing information related to North Korean ballistic missiles and maintaining full readiness.
On the afternoon of August 6, North Korea also launched a short-range ballistic missile from the Wonsan area toward the eastern sea. This latest launch marks another missile firing after an interval of six days.