UN Security Council Briefing: DPRK Ballistic Missile Launches and Nuclear Program

DPRK Military Development and Missile Launches

• 🎯 The DPRK is in the final year of its 2021-2025 military development plan.
• 🚀 Throughout 2024 and early 2025, the DPRK has continued to launch ballistic missiles, including an ICBM and an IRBM.

Nuclear Capabilities and Undeclared Facilities

• ⚛️ The DPRK continues open displays of undeclared uranium enrichment facilities in Yongbyon and Kangson.
• ⚠️ Statements reiterate the DPRK's intention to develop tactical nuclear warheads, military reconnaissance satellites, and a nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine.

Undermining Global Non-Proliferation Efforts

• 🌍 The DPRK's pursuit of nuclear weapons and ballistic missiles violates Security Council resolutions, undermining the global nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation regime.
• 🤝 Calls continue for the DPRK to comply with international obligations, including the NPT and IAEA safeguards, and to ratify the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty.

Security Landscape and Dialogue

• 🇰🇵 The Korean Peninsula faces a tense security landscape with heightened military activities and limited dialogue avenues.
• 🕊️ Sustainable peace and denuclearization must be anchored in dialogue and diplomacy, with welcome for any efforts in this respect.

Humanitarian Situation

• humanitarian situation in the DPRK requires attention.
• 🤝 The DPRK is called upon to facilitate the return of the UN country team to strengthen support for its people.