UK strongly condemns North Korean missile takeoff

LONDON, Feb 7 (KUNA) -- UK intensely condemned on Sunday North Korea's ballistic missile technology test.
UK Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond strongly denounced North Korea's ballistic missile technology test, saying "This is a clear and deliberate violation of a number of UN Security Council Resolutions. North Korea's actions continue to present a threat to regional and international security." "In conducting this provocation, North Korea has clearly demonstrated that it is intent on prioritising the development of its nuclear and ballistic missile programmes over improving the well-being of its own people", said the UK Foreign Secretary.
He pointed out that the UN Security Council agreed to take significant measures against any further launches or nuclear tests.
Meanwhile, North Korea announced some time ago that it will launch a long-range missile sometime this month. (end) mrn.hs