The Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs, headed by Acting Assistant Secretary Joseph Y. Yun, deals with U.S. foreign policy and U.S. relations with the countries in the Asia-Pacific region. |
Statement by the President on North Korean Announcement of Nuclear Test Feb. 12: North Korea announced today that it conducted a third nuclear test. This is a highly provocative act that, following its December 12 ballistic missile launch, undermines regional stability, violates North Korea’s obligations under numerous United Nations Security Council resolutions, contravenes its commitments under the September 19, 2005 Joint Statement of the Six-Party Talks, and increases the risk of proliferation. Full Statement» |
North Korean Announcement of Nuclear Test
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