Sixty-eight lawmakers of the Democratic Party of Korea on the 6th released a statement on the U.S. military operation in Venezuela, saying, "We express deep concern that the use of force lacking international legal procedures can seriously threaten international peace and stability."
In a statement released the same day titled "Statement expressing concern over the situation in Venezuela and urging compliance with international norms," the lawmakers noted, "This situation has serious flaws in light of the principle of the prohibition on the use of force in Article 2(4) of the U.N. Charter and the principle of nonintervention in domestic affairs in Article 2(7)."
They added, "These principles (the U.N. Charter) are universal norms of the international community and the core foundation of the international order and must be observed without exception under any circumstances."
They criticized, "The alleged drug trafficking charges do not meet the requirements for the exercise of self-defense under international law, and the forcible rendition within another country's territory without going through that country's judicial procedures runs counter to the principle of respect for sovereignty."
The lawmakers said, "The Maduro regime's lack of democratic legitimacy and human rights repression thus far cannot avoid criticism from the international community," while adding, "The regime's poor governance cannot serve as grounds to justify a unilateral military operation against a sovereign state."
They continued, "The restoration of democracy in Venezuela must be left to the choice of the Venezuelan people themselves and must be achieved through peaceful and diplomatic means."
They particularly pointed out, "This situation could set a precedent for justifying similar military interventions in the future," adding, "If the perception spreads that a particular major power can infringe on another country's sovereignty based on a unilateral judgment, it will lead to instability across the international order."
They added, "Korea, which bases its security on the South Korea-U.S. alliance, likewise cannot help but closely monitor the impact of these changes on the situation in Northeast Asia and the Korean Peninsula."
Toward the government, they added, "As a responsible member of the international community, we urge you to make diplomatic efforts in a direction that respects the values of international law and the U.N. Charter."