THE Department of International Affairs and Co-operation said the government has "noted with serious concern" the reported nuclear weapons test conducted by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK).North Korea staged its fifth and largest-ever nuclear test last week‚ according to international reports. The foreign minister was quoted as saying nuclear tests were part of a legitimate defence policy.Dirco noted the latest action followed a nuclear weapons test conducted by Korea on January 6 2016 and subsequent missile launches "in flagrant violation" of Korea’s obligations under various UN Security Council resolutions."SA shares the concerns of the international community regarding the nuclear weapon- and delivery-system-related activities of the DPRK. We therefore urge the DPRK to adhere fully to its Security Council-mandated obligations‚ to return to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and to fulfil its safeguard obligations with the International Atomic Energy Agenc...
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