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Presenter: Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta and Republic of Korea Defense Minister Kim Kwan Jin April 09, 2012

Secretary Panetta and Defense Minister Jin

 Secretary Panetta and Korean Defense Minister Kim Kwan Jin spoke by phone this evening to discuss the announced North Korean missile launch.  Both leaders would regard a missile launch by North Korea as a serious provocation and a violation of North Korea's international obligations and standing UN Security Council Resolutions.

 Secretary Panetta and Minister Kim reaffirmed their shared commitment to closely monitor North Korea's efforts and to ensure the defense of the Republic of Korea.

 

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