DFA condemns North Korean ballistic missile launch

The Department of Foreign Affairs denounced the recent launch of ballistic missiles by North Korea.

In a statement released Friday, the DFA said “the Philippines expresses serious concern and strongly denounces the recent ballistic missile launches conducted by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK).” 

On March 10, reports said the North Koreans fired several missiles from its western region into the Yellow Sea in response to joint military exercises by South Korea and the United States.

Manila cautioned Pyongyang that,”such provocative actions undermine economic progress, peace, and stability in the Korean Peninsula and the Indo-Pacific region.” 

The DFA reiterated its call on the DPRK “to promptly cease these activities and abide by all international obligations, including relevant UN Security Council Resolutions, and to commit to peaceful and constructive dialogue.” —RF, GMA Integrated News