DPRK's satellite launch triggers reaction

（People's Daily Online）  16:18, December 13, 2012

UN Security Council slams Pyongyang's rocket launch

The UN Security Council on Wednesday condemned the rocket launch announced by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), calling the move "a clear violation" of relevant council resolutions.

China 'regrets' DPRK's satellite launch: FM spokesman

China regrets the Democratic People's Republic of Korea's (DPRK) satellite launch amid the "universal" concern of the international community, a Foreign Ministry spokesman said Wednesday.

U.S. sees DPRK's rocket launch as 'clear violation' of UN resolutions

U.S. Ambassador to the UN Susan Rice on Wednesday said the "provocative actions" of the rocket launch of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) are a "clear violation of (UN) Security Council resolutions," and warned there will be "appropriate consequences."

Japan strongly protests against DPRK's satellite launch

Japan on Wednesday strongly protested against a satellite launch by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), saying the launch was "unacceptable" and violates the United Nations' relative resolutions.

Russia voices regret over DPRK's rocket launch

Russia on Wednesday expressed "deep regret" over the rocket launch by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), saying the move violated a UN Security Council resolution.

NATO condemns "provocative" DPRK satellite launch

NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen on Wednesday condemned the "provocative" satellite launch by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), saying it would further exacerbate tensions in the region.

EU condemns DPRK satellite launch

The European Union (EU) on Wednesday condemned a satellite launch by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), saying it violated UN resolutions, and warned to adopt further sanctions against the country.

S. Koreans in Seoul demonstrate against DPRK's satellite launch