North Korea's Ballistic Missile Provocation Condemned by Political Parties

by LEE KEONHEE Posted : August 20, 2026, 19:12Updated : August 20, 2026, 19:12

North Korea launched over ten ballistic missiles, prompting condemnation from political leaders. The People Power Party stated, "This will truly hasten the end of North Korea."

Lee Yong-woo, spokesperson for the Democratic Party, said in a written briefing that "North Korea is seriously threatening peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula."

He criticized North Korea's repeated military provocations as irresponsible acts that escalate tensions on the peninsula and directly undermine international efforts for peace. He added, "Such actions cannot be justified for any reason," urging North Korea to cease military provocations that threaten security on the Korean Peninsula.

Choi Bo-yoon, senior spokesperson for the People Power Party, also issued a statement, calling the recent military display during the ongoing U.S.-South Korea joint exercise, 'Ulchi Freedom Shield (UFS),' a clear provocation that threatens peace and stability in both the Korean Peninsula and Northeast Asia.

He noted that North Korea has already launched three projectiles this month, intentionally raising tensions, and pointed out that the responsibility for North Korea's arrogant provocations lies significantly with the Lee Jae-myung administration.

He emphasized that North Korea must recognize the catastrophic consequences of its reckless provocations, stating, "Such meaningless and foolish acts of provocation will serve as a catalyst for the regime's tragic end in the future."

He also issued a stern warning to the Lee Jae-myung administration, stating that if it continues to cling to the illusion of 'false peace based on goodwill' in the face of blatant provocations from the enemy, it will only result in jeopardizing the lives of the people and national security.





* This article has been translated by AI.