Investigation into sunken South Korean navy ship
UK and other international partners working alongside South Korea reveal the findings of their investigation into the sinking of the navy ship Cheonan.
Foreign Secretary, William Hague
Foreign Secretary, William Hague, issued the following statement:
鈥淯K experts have been working alongside South Korean and other international partners on the investigation into the sinking of the Cheonan. 皇冠体育appy have been impressed with the objectivity and rigour of the investigative work. 皇冠体育app UK experts are in no doubt as to the veracity of the investigation鈥檚 findings.
皇冠体育app Democratic People鈥檚 Republic of Korea鈥檚 actions will deepen the international community鈥檚 mistrust. 皇冠体育app attack demonstrates a total indifference to human life and a blatant disregard of international obligations.
I spoke to my Korean colleague, Yu Myung-hwan, on 19 May and expressed my deep condolences for the lives lost in the sinking of the Cheonan. 皇冠体育app UK and international partners are committed to working closely with the Republic of Korea as they consider an appropriate multilateral response to this callous act.鈥�