North Korean missile launch over Japan deliberate bid to jeopardize regional security: EU

The EU on Tuesday condemned North Korea’s latest ballistic missile launch, which has raised alarm in the region as it flew over Japan.

“(I) strongly condemn North Korea’s deliberate attempt to jeopardize security in the region by firing a ballistic missile over Japan,” Charles Michel, president of the European Council, said on Twitter.

Michel said Pyongyang’s move was “an unjustified aggression and blatant violation of international law.”

“EU stands in solidarity with Japan & South Korea,” he emphasized.

This was the first time in five years that a North Korean missile crossed over Japan, prompting the government to issue warnings for residents to take shelter.