“This increases tensions and poses a serious risk to regional and international security,” the NATO chief said. He says North Korea must end its “reckless behavior,” halt its nuclear and ballistic missile programs and engage diplomatically.
Stoltenberg also says that NATO stands in solidarity with its partners in the area: South Korea, Japan, Australia and New Zealand.
North Korea said it took photos of key US military bases in Guam thanks to its recently launched spy satellite. The United Nations (UN) condemned the launch on Tuesday. South Korea also “partially” suspended a military agreement with North Korea. That 2018 agreement is intended to prevent incidents between the two militaries by creating buffer zones on the borders.