North Korea Launches Projectile Toward the Waters Off Its East Coast, South Korea Says
South Korea says the launch was the first in about three weeks and that officials are analyzing the projectile’s range and specifications.
- On Saturday, North Korea launched an unidentified projectile toward the East Sea, according to the JCS, marking the latest regional activity.
- The launch occurred as South Korea, Japan, and the United States concluded joint military drills on Friday designed to test readiness against North Korea's missile and nuclear threats.
- Analyzing the projectile's specifications and range, the JCS is working to identify the exact nature of the weapon system involved in Saturday's launch.
- Consulting closely with regional partners, the Pacific Command reported the event does not pose an immediate threat to United States personnel, territory, or allies.
- North Korea launched more than 10 short-range ballistic missiles last month, and military analysts are investigating whether Saturday's projectile is a Hwasong-11D CRBM.
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The shells traveled some 250 kilometers from Wonsan, according to the South Korean Armed Forces. South Korea called an emergency meeting and called the launches a “serious” violation of UN Security Council resolutions.
Short-range ballistic missiles were launched towards the Sea of Japan, one day after South Korea, the United States and Japan completed joint military exercises.
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Short-range ballistic missiles were launched by North Korea towards the Sea of Japan. This one day after South Korea, the US and Japan conducted joint military exercises.
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