The U.S. government urged North Korea to refrain from further provocative actions and return to diplomacy in relation to North Korea’s naval firing near the Northern Limit Line (NLL) in the northernmost northwest island region of the West Sea.
In response to News 1’s inquiry about North Korea’s position on North Korea’s maritime firing, a U.S. State Department spokesperson said, “We urge North Korea to refrain from further provocative and destabilizing actions (in the region) and return to diplomacy.” .
“In particular, we encourage North Korea to engage in substantive discussions to find ways to manage military risks and establish lasting peace on the Korean Peninsula,” a State Department spokesperson said.
A State Department spokesperson emphasized, “As we have repeatedly made clear, the United States has no hostile intentions toward North Korea.”
“We continue to work closely with South Korea, Japan, and other allies and partners on how best to engage with North Korea, deter acts of aggression, and coordinate an international response to North Korea’s persistent and repeated violations of UN Security Council resolutions.” “We will discuss,” he said.
A spokesperson for the Ministry of Defense also responded to News 1’s inquiry by saying, “We are monitoring (North Korea’s) activities,” adding, “We are aware of the threat posed by North Korea’s military programs, our commitment to the defense of South Korea and Japan, and peace and stability in the region.” “We have been very clear about our commitment to upholding .”
“We will continue to work with the governments of South Korea and Japan to address the threats posed by North Korea,” the Pentagon spokesperson added.
Previously, the South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff announced that the North Korean military fired more than 200 maritime shots in the area of Cape Jangsan, north of Baengnyeong Island, and Cape Mountain, north of Yeonpyeong Island, on the morning of the 5th.
The South Korean military defined North Korea’s naval firing as a violation of the September 19 Agreement and conducted counter-fire involving Marine units deployed to the northwestern islands.
(Washington = News 1)
Source: Donga
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