North Korea fires short-range ballistic missiles into the East Sea… Government responds urgently
North Korea fired several short-range ballistic missiles into the East Sea from the Wonsan area in Gangwon Province on the 12th. This launch is an act that heightens tensions on the Korean Peninsula, and our military authorities immediately assessed the situation and strengthened their readiness posture.
As news of the missile launch broke, the National Security Office of the Presidential Office immediately convened an emergency meeting. Attendees analyzed the intent behind North Korea's provocation, reviewed our military's defense posture, and discussed future response measures.
The Joint Chiefs of Staff stated that it is increasing surveillance and vigilance in preparation for the possibility of further provocations by North Korea. It also emphasized that it is closely tracking North Korea's movements based on the combined ROK-U.S. defense posture.
The government pointed out that North Korea's missile launch is an act that threatens peace on the Korean Peninsula and in the international community. Moving forward, our military plans to maintain a thorough readiness posture to respond immediately to any provocation by North Korea.