North Korea fires ballistic missile into the East Sea… 16th provocation this year
North Korea fired one ballistic missile into the East Sea today. This launch is a military provocation that occurred 12 days after the landmine explosion incident involving North Korean troops in the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ).
According to military authorities, the missile launched this time is estimated to have flown over 700km. South Korean and U.S. intelligence authorities are currently conducting a detailed analysis of the specific type of missile and its exact flight distance.
This marks the 16th ballistic missile launch by North Korea this year. Amid the recent tensions on the Korean Peninsula, North Korea has continued to conduct missile test launches, increasing the level of its military pressure.
Our military is strengthening its surveillance and readiness posture in preparation for the possibility of additional provocations by North Korea. Furthermore, it stated that it is maintaining a firm combined defense posture with the U.S. and is closely monitoring North Korea's movements.
the government and military authorities emphasized that these actions by North Korea are acts that undermine peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula. They plan to continue responding firmly to North Korea's provocations.