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The UK Government has expressed deep concern after North Korea conducted another ballistic missile launch on 27 January 2026. In a statement released by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), a spokesperson highlighted that the act serves as a direct violation of multiple United Nations Security Council resolutions.
The British government warned that such launches continue to destabilise peace and security across the Korean Peninsula. This latest provocation follows a series of similar tests by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) over recent months, which have consistently drawn international condemnation for threatening regional stability and the rules-based international system.
In its official response, the FCDO urged the North Korean leadership to cease further provocations and instead focus on the well-being of its citizens. The UK continues to call for the DPRK to engage in meaningful diplomacy and return to the negotiating table. British officials noted that they remain committed to working alongside international partners, including Japan and the Republic of Korea, to ensure a robust and collective response to the ongoing threat posed by the DPRK’s unlawful weapons development.