Protest letter against the DPRK nuclear test (February 12, 2013)

February 12, 2013

His Excellency Mr. Kim Jong-Un
First Chairman of the National Defense Commission
Democratic People’s Republic of Korea

Letter of Protest

As exemplified by our initiatives for the abolition of nuclear weapons by the year 2020, the City of Hiroshima has worked long and hard to help people around the world fully share our hibakusha experience and their wish for peace, then forge the strong will required to eliminate nuclear weapons. Despite our efforts, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea conducted a nuclear test.

I am outraged by your callous trampling on our hibakusha’s wish for peace, which was born from their pain and sorrow.

Following on the heels of your recent missile test, this act by your country throws cold water on the sincere efforts of the international community to eliminate nuclear weapons and could give other nuclear-armed countries and those seeking nuclear capabilities an excuse to accelerate their nuclear programs. I deeply fear that your actions have done serious harm to world peace and stability.

I once again demand that your country immediately abandon nuclear weapons and all programs related to their development.

MATSUI Kazumi
Mayor
The City of Hiroshima

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