And here's William Hague's statement:
"I strongly condemn the DPRK's satellite launch today. This launch was a
clear violation of UN Security Council Resolutions 1718 and 1874 as it
involved the testing of ballistic missile technology. This provocative
act will increase tensions in the region. I deplore the fact that the
DPRK has chosen to prioritise this launch over improving the livelihood
of its people. We will be summoning the DPRK Ambassador to the UK to the
Foreign and Commonwealth Office and the UK will urgently consult
partners in the United Nations Security Council on our response to this
development. It is essential that the DPRK refrain from further
provocative action and take constructive steps towards denuclearisation
and lasting peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula."
