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Liz Truss – 2022 Statement on North Korea’s Ballistic Missile Testing

The statement made by Liz Truss, the Foreign Secretary, on 10 May 2022.

The UK condemns North Korea’s ballistic missile launches on 4 and 7 May. We remain deeply concerned by repeated testing of ballistic missile technology which is damaging regional security and stability.

The UK works closely with our partners to urge North Korea to return to dialogue and take credible steps towards denuclearisation in a complete, verifiable and irreversible manner.