South Korea Desk · Korean original
English translation — Korean MND release 156784297
Machine-assisted English translation, subsequently reviewed by an editor for meaning against the Korean source. Not a statement of IPR editorial agreement or independent verification.
Source: Republic of Korea Ministry of National Defense via Policy Briefing. Translation made from source text under KOGL Type 1 with attribution; changes of language are explicitly disclosed.
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끝
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Press Release
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보도자료
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Timing of press coverage
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보도시점
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After distribution
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배포 이후
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Distributed
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배포
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4 October 2026 (Sunday), 15:40
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2026.10. 4.(일) 15:40
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Ministry of National Defense statement regarding North Korea’s ballistic missile launch
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북한 탄도미사일 발사 관련 국방부 입장
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□ Our military closely monitored North Korea’s recent successive missile launches from the preparation stage; immediately after launch, it detected and tracked the missiles and accurately identified the launch point of origin.
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□ 우리 군은 북한의 최근 연이은 미사일 발사를 준비 단계부터 면밀히 감시하였으며, 발사 직후 미사일을 탐지·추적하고 발사 원점을 정확히 식별하였음.
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□ The Republic of Korea and the United States maintain a firm combined defense posture and assess that the missiles recently launched by North Korea are within the detection and interception capabilities of the defensive assets they possess.
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□ 한미는 확고한 연합방위태세를 유지하고 있으며, 북한이 최근 발사한 미사일은 한미가 보유한 방어자산으로 충분히 탐지·요격 가능한 수준으로 평가하고 있음.
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□ North Korea’s ballistic missile launch is a grave act that violates UN Security Council resolutions. We urge North Korea to immediately cease actions that heighten tensions on the Korean Peninsula and to join efforts to establish peace on the peninsula. <End>
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□ 북한의 탄도미사일 발사는 유엔 안보리 결의를 위반하는 엄중한 행위임. 북한은 한반도의 긴장을 고조시키는 행위를 즉각 중단하고, 한반도 평화 정착을 위한 노력에 동참할 것을 촉구함. <끝>
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Responsible office
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담당 부서
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National Defense Policy Office — Director-General for Defense Policy
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국방정책실 방위정책관
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Responsible official
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책임자
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Bureau director
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국 장
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Choi Yong-sam
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최 용 삼
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(02-748-6710)
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(02-748-6710)
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Defense Policy Division
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방위정책과
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Contact official
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담당자
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Division head
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과 장
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Kim Min-jae
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김 민 재
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(02-748-6710)
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(02-748-6710)