Berlin, October 27 (DPRK ISG Information Bureau - RSTV)   

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On October 22, 2024, a spontaneous meeting took place between Johannes Wittmund, Chairman of the European Executive Committee, and four activists from the DPRK International Solidarity Group (DPRK ISG). The occasion was the recent military tensions triggered by the repeated violation of the airspace of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) by unmanned aerial vehicles of the Republic of Korea. During the meeting, an activist explained that the repeated drone incursions were a clear violation of the DPRK's sovereignty and should be seen as a provocation. The DPRK had a duty to safeguard its territorial integrity through appropriate military measures in order to prevent future violations.

Another activist addressed the international sanctions against the DPRK. He quoted the DPRK Foreign Minister, who condemned these sanctions as contrary to international law and as an attempt by the USA and its allies to undermine the sovereignty of the DPRK. This would only contribute to the destabilization of the international order and promote the formation of global anti-US alliances.

Johannes Wittmund concluded by expressing his full understanding that the DPRK is forced by the continuous provocations to increase its military capabilities in order to ensure the security of the nation. The need to respond to future drone missions with appropriate countermeasures is of strategic importance, he said. He welcomed the decision to place artillery troops and other military units along the border on high alert to respond to possible military aggression at any time.

The meeting ended at a late hour and with the shared need of all participants to reaffirm their full support for the DPRK in the face of this critical situation.