May 02, 2024
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IMO adopts statement regarding North Korean missile launches

Concerns expressed following a series of North Korean missile launches in 2016

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has issued a statement expressing its "grave concerns" over the lack of forewarning provided by North Korea when launching missiles, a statement shared with NK News on Friday shows.

The statement was adopted by the IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) during the sitting of its ninety seventh session, which began November 21 and ended on November 25.

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