Germany has condemned North Korea's rocket launch using ballistic missile technology.

In a statement, Germany's Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier called the North's launch of a long-range missile an "irresponsible provocation."

Steinmeier said that the East Asian country had "once again ignored the warnings of the international community."

He noted that the launch breached a UN Security Council resolution and "once more threatens regional security."

He called for "measurable consequences" and said Germany would advocate a strong international reaction, adding that the UN Security Council meeting called for Sunday was an important signal.

Source: MENA