North Korea launches ballistic missile, 16th test this year
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North Korea conducted a launch exercise involving a ballistic missile on the 12th. This marks the 16th time North Korea has launched a missile since the beginning of this year. It comes just nine days after the previous launch on the 3rd of this month.
This latest launch took place amidst rising tensions with South Korea. On the 21st of last month, a landmine explosion occurred in the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) on the border between the two Koreas. The South Korean government is currently investigating the incident, and North Korea has shown a confrontational stance in response.
Furthermore, North Korea has recently been focusing on the development of hypersonic missiles. Experts analyze that this exercise is intended to demonstrate such military technology and send a strong message to South Korea.
The Japanese government has expressed strong concern over North Korea's repeated missile launches. Japan's Ministry of Defense stated that it is closely monitoring North Korea's military movements and will continue to remain vigilant in cooperation with the United States and South Korea.
As the security environment in the surrounding region becomes increasingly severe, relevant countries, including Japan, are paying close attention to North Korea's future actions. There is no sign of a path toward a resolution through dialogue, and the state of tension continues.
Sources: ハンギョレ新聞
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