The statement said:

The DPRK's successful launch of satellite Kwangmyongsong 3-2 into orbit was a great jubilee of not only the Korean people but of all progressives aspiring after freedom and equality.

The UNSC's "resolution" is nothing but a fresh attempt to violate the sovereignty of the DPRK, block its development and stifle it.

This shows that the UNSC is nothing but a tool executing the U.S. policy of inciting enmity toward the DPRK.

The U.S. is resorting to a brigandish logic that those countries following it are allowed to launch satellites but all activities of independent countries should be controlled. This is the height of hypocrisy and double standards.

We demand the UNSC immediately withdraw the "resolution" against the DPRK and apologize for its encroachment upon the DPRK's sovereignty.