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Security Council strongly condemns DPR Korea’s satellite launch attempt

16 April 2012
The Security Council today strongly condemned the attempted launch by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) of a so-called ‘application satellite,’ stressing that last week’s action, as well as any other use of ballistic missile technology, is a serious violation of the United Nations resolutions.
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Launch of DPR Korea’s satellite ‘deplorable,’ says Ban

13 April 2012
Despite its failure, the launch of a so-called ‘application satellite’ by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) is “deplorable,” Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said today, and urged the country to not undertake further actions that could increase tension in the region.
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Ban renews call on DPR Korea to reconsider planned ‘satellite’ launch

12 April 2012
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today renewed his call on the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) to reconsider its decision to launch a so-called “application satellite” in a few days time, noting that such action is a clear violation of relevant Security Council resolutions.