5 October 2022
Resolution protesting the firing of a ballistic missile by North Korea
House of Representatives
National Diet of Japan
The House of Representatives resolves as follows:
On October 4, 2022, North Korea launched a ballistic missile, which is estimated to have landed in the Pacific Ocean after flying over the vicinity of Aomori Prefecture, Japan.
North Korea has conducted ballistic missile launches 20 times in total in 2022 alone, and this series of provocations undertaken at such high frequency constitutes a serious challenge to the international community. With that as background, North Korea has launched a ballistic missile that flew over Japan, for the first time since September 15, 2017, an interval of roughly five years. These actions pose a grave and imminent threat to Japan's national security. They furthermore threaten the peace and security of the region and of the international community. Such actions by North Korea violate the relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions as well as the Japan-DPRK Pyongyang Declaration, and are totally unacceptable for Japan.
The House of Representatives of Japan lodges a serious protest against North Korea and condemns it in the strongest possible terms. The House also strongly urges North Korea to stop provocations and immediately abandon its nuclear and ballistic missile development programs.
The international community should seek a peaceful resolution by undertaking concerted diplomatic efforts in line with United Nations Security Council resolutions. The Government of Japan should further urge Member States of the United Nations to fully implement sanctions based on United Nations Security Council resolutions. The government should also work closely with the United States, the Republic of Korea, and other relevant countries to urge Member States of the United Nations to take stricter and more effective measures against North Korea.
In addition to North Korea's nuclear and missile programs, the abductions of Japanese citizens by North Korea are also the most critical issue concerning the sovereignty of Japan and the lives and security of Japanese citizens. To respond to the public mandate, the Japanese government should make the utmost effort to encourage the international community to work in a united manner to comprehensively and swiftly solve issues related to North Korea, which include not only its nuclear and missile programs, but also the abductions of Japanese citizens, a top priority for Japan.