India expresses concern over North Korea rocket launch

New Delhi: India on Wednesday express its concern to the rocket launch by North Korea, saying the “unwarranted action” by that country has adversely impact peace and stability in the Korean peninsula.

India also asked North Korea to refrain from such action.

In a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs said that North Korea on Wednesday successfully launched a long-range rocket. The three-stage rocket had achieved all its objectives.

“The launch of the second version of our Kwangmyongsong-3 satellite from the Sohae Space Centre on December 12 was successful,” the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) said. “The satellite has entered the orbit as planned,” it said.

Reacting to the development, Japan said it “cannot tolerate” the “extremely regrettable” launch. Britain also “deplored” North Korea’s action.