EU Presidency Statement on the announcement by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to conduct a nuclear test

Press release 401/2006
3 October 2006

The Presidency of the EU notes with deep concern the announcement by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea that it plans to conduct a nuclear test. This announcement is an irresponsible and escalatory step. It increases tension and undermines regional stability. The way ahead is through dialogue, not threats and confrontation.

The EU strongly urges the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to return immediately to the Six Party Talks to take forward the areas of work agreed in the Joint Statement of September 2005.