The G8 condemned “in the strongest terms” the three missile tests conducted by the DPRK in 2009, stressing that North Korea’s escalation of nuclear activities posed “a danger to peace and stability in the region and beyond.” The leaders urged North Korea to fully comply with its international obligations, including verification of its nuclear activities and return to the Six-Party Talks. Thus, the G8 receives a score of 1 for sending a strong message to North Korea.