Türkiye condemns North Korea's 'irresponsible' missile test
This picture taken on Nov. 18, 2022, and released by North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) on Nov. 19, 2022, shows the launch of North Korea's new intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) "Hwasong Gun 17," at Pyongyang International Airport, North Korea. (AFP Photo)


Türkiye condemned the latest ballistic missile test conducted by North Korea and called on Pyongyang to refrain from taking actions disturbing global peace.

"We are concerned by the potential negative implications of the continuation of this irresponsible stance by North Korea on regional peace and stability despite all international warnings," the Foreign Ministry said in a statement.

The statement came after North Korea on Friday launched a new type of intercontinental ballistic missile toward the East Sea.

"We call upon North Korea to comply with its obligations under the relevant U.N. Security Council resolutions and refrain from actions that may lead to further tensions in the region," Türkiye's statement said.

Tensions on the Korean Peninsula have risen further as a result of recent joint military exercises between South Korea and the U.S., as well as North Korean missile tests.