WASHINGTON, April 12 (Reuters) – The White House said on
Thursday North Korea’s failed rocket launch was a provocative
act that left the country isolated and in violation of
international law.
“Despite the failure of its attempted missile launch, North
Korea’s provocative action threatens regional security, violates
international law and contravenes its own recent commitments,”
White House spokesman Jay Carney said in a statement.
“While this action is not surprising given North Korea’s
pattern of aggressive behavior, any missile activity by North
Korea is of concern to the international community. The United
States remains vigilant in the face of North Korean
provocations, and is fully committed to the security (of) our
allies in the region.”
(Reporting By Jeff Mason; Editing by Eric Beech)
