Six-Party talks (( Japan ))

What is the position of your actor on the North Korean decision to withdraw from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty and subsequent use of its nuclear facilities at Yongbyun

On the 10th of January , the Democratic People 's Republic of Korea (DPRK withdrew from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT , a multi-lateral treaty aimed at limiting the spread of nuclear weapons in light of the unceasing threat of nuclear warfare during the Cold War Now that the DPRK is not a party to this international treaty , the reality of the reclusive North towards fully

arming itself with nuclear weapons , in the guise of peacefully using nuclear power for energy is geopolitical political situation which the world , particularly Japan must face . According to a statement by then Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi , It is deeply regrettable that North Korea has declared its withdrawal from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty . We are gravely concerned . Japan strongly urges North Korea to withdraw this decision immediately . To this end , we will work closely with the United States and the Republic of Korea , and co-operate with other concerned countries and the IAEA (Koizumi , 2002 ) This was stated upon hearing of the news of the North Korean withdrawal from the NPT . At present , the North had already tested its first nuclear weapon through underground testing , and was claimed by the DPRK as a success . Clearly , there is much to be concerned about , in light of the historic disputes that have arisen between the North and Japan , and the clear...