On the 19th, the UN Security Council convened an emergency meeting. Before the meeting began, the representative of the United States read out a statement condemning the recent series of missile launches by the DPRK, including intercontinental missile launches. The DPRK delegates, together with the Russian delegates, strongly denounced the United States at the meeting.
The atmosphere of the meeting was tense and full of gunpowder. The U.S. representative issued a statement before the meeting began, expressing condemnation by the United States and 10 other countries of North Korea's recent series of missile launches, particularly intercontinental missile launches. And the representatives of the DPRK, together with the representatives of Russia, jointly made fierce accusations and ** against the United States.
The representative of the DPRK noted that the DPRK's missile launch was carried out in countermeasures and self-defense and was well thought out. They stressed that the security concerns of the DPRK should be taken seriously. In addition, the Russian representative also sided with the DPRK, believing that the DPRK cannot be one-sidedly blamed. The representative of Russia pointed directly at the United States, pointing out that the United States military deployment in the peninsula region is huge, which has led to the situation getting out of control. They also criticized the hypocrisy of the United States, arguing that the actions of the American military were actually preparations for war.
The representative of the DPRK stressed that their missile launch was a deliberate countermeasure that demonstrated the DPRK's determination to use its right to self-defence in a reasonable manner. They highlighted the security concerns of the DPRK and said that these concerns should be taken seriously and understood by the international community. The representative of Russia, on the other hand, firmly supports the DPRK, arguing that we should not only look at one side of the matter, but look at the problem comprehensively and objectively. They pointed directly at the United States, pointing out that the large-scale expansion of US military deployments in the peninsula region has led to the danger of the situation getting out of control. The Russian representative also criticized the hypocrisy of the United States, arguing that the United States keeps saying that it does not intend to do anything to the DPRK, but in fact they act as if they are preparing for war.
North Korea's recent missile launches have drawn great attention from the United States, Japan and South Korea. Russia, on the other hand, has firmly sided with the DPRK and has demonstrated a strengthened position in Russian-DPRK relations. Earlier, Kim Jong-un personally visited Russia and was warmly received by Putin. Putin's choice to meet with Kim Jong-un at North Korea's rocket launch site seems to send a subtle signal. There is also speculation that Russia may have provided some strong technical support to assist North Korea in successfully launching the missile. And the United States also suspects that North Korea has chosen to support Russia on the Ukraine issue.
North Korea's recent missile launches have provoked fierce reactions from the United States, Japan and South Korea. However, Russia firmly supports the DPRK, indicating the strengthening of Russian-DPRK relations. Earlier this year, Kim Jong-un personally visited Russia and was warmly received by Putin. Putin's choice to meet with Kim Jong-un at North Korea's rocket launch site appears to be sending some sort of subtle signal. It is widely believed that Russia may have given North Korea strong technical support to its successful missile launch. And the United States also suspects that North Korea has chosen the path of "aiding Russia" on the Ukraine issue.
After the North Korean missile launch, South Korea demanded that China express its attitude. South Korea claims that China, as one of the "P5", has significant influence and hopes that China can play a role in facilitating North Korea's return to negotiations. South Korea also said it would continue to cooperate with the United States, Japan and other countries to promote sanctions against the DPRK.
In the aftermath of North Korea's missile launches, South Korea demanded a position from China. South Korea claims that China, as one of the "P5," has an important responsibility and hopes that China can exert its influence to help promote North Korea's return to the negotiating opportunities. The ROK side also said that it will continue to cooperate with the United States, Japan and other countries to promote better results in sanctions against the DPRK.
As for the situation on the Korean Peninsula, China has made it clear that it believes that military deterrence and pressure alone cannot solve the problem, but may bring unexpected adverse effects. On the Korean Peninsula issue, China has done its part. However, the root cause of the problem is that the United States has repeatedly launched military provocations on the peninsula to win over South Korea, Japan, and other countries. Therefore, South Korea should look to the United States for a solution, and not blame China.
As for the situation on the peninsula, China has made it clear that it is impossible to solve the problem by relying solely on military deterrence and pressure, but may produce counterproductive results. China has done its part to actively participate in the settlement of the Korean Peninsula issue. However, the root cause of the aggravation of the situation is the frequent military provocations launched by the United States in the peninsula region and its alliance with South Korea, Japan and other countries. Therefore, South Korea should look to the United States for a solution and should not blame China.
Through the tense confrontation at the Security Council and the different positions of the international community, we can see that the DPRK missile issue has become a major focus on the current international political arena. North Korea's successive missile launches have demonstrated its progress in military technology, which has also sparked concern and unease on all sides. Russia's support has complicated the situation on the peninsula, while South Korea wants China to use its influence to push North Korea back to talks. However, China has made it clear that a comprehensive and balanced approach to resolving the Korean Peninsula issue is not limited to military means. In general, resolving the DPRK missile issue requires cooperation and consensus among all parties, and a solution can only be found through dialogue and negotiation.
All in all, the situation on the ground at this emergency meeting fully demonstrated the high level of concern and different positions of the international community on the DPRK's missile launch. As far as China is concerned, maintaining regional stability and promoting dialogue and negotiation are the basic starting points for resolving the Korean Peninsula issue. It is up to all parties to work together to find a proper solution in a peaceful and negotiated manner. History has proven that mutual confrontation and pressure will only lead to a deterioration of the situation, not a solution.