U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Linda Thomas-Greenfield speaks at a U.N. Security Council event, May 5, 2022 | Image: Linda Thomas-Greenfield's official Twitter
The U.N. Security Council (UNSC) convened Wednesday to discuss North Korea’s latest spate of missile tests but once again failed to issue a joint condemnation due to Russian and Chinese opposition.
During the meeting, U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Linda Thomas-Greenfield slammed Pyongyang for a “self-initiated and unprovoked” campaign of testing that threatens regional stability.
“Let’s be clear: The DPRK is not undertaking its activities defensively in response to threatening behavior,” she added.
Representatives from South Korea and Japan also joined the council meeting to rebuke the DPRK
The U.N. Security Council (UNSC) convened Wednesday to discuss North Korea’s latest spate of missile tests but once again failed to issue a joint condemnation due to Russian and Chinese opposition.
During the meeting, U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Linda Thomas-Greenfield slammed Pyongyang for a “self-initiated and unprovoked” campaign of testing that threatens regional stability.
Ethan Jewell is a Seoul-based correspondent for NK News focused on sanctions, trade and maritime issues. He previously worked as an investigations and intelligence specialist for Pinkerton Comprehensive Risk Management and as a research intern for the Brookings Institution's Center for East Asia Policy Studies. Follow Ethan on Twitter @EthanJewell