sole: South Korea says North Korea has tested 2 ballistic missiles capable of reaching Japan. North Korea fired a ballistic missile off the east coast of the Korean Peninsula on Sunday, South Korea’s military said. North Korea’s Sohae Satellite Launch Field, which is used to test missile technologies including rocket engines and space launch vehicles, conducted the test on Thursday under the supervision of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, the official news agency reported on Friday.
Despite international bans and sanctions, the US North Korea has conducted unprecedented missile tests this year, including ICBMs that can reach the mainland. The missile is said to have landed in the sea between South Korea and Japan after traveling 500 km from the northwestern region of Tongchangri. Japan on Friday unveiled a new national security strategy against North Korea and China. In response to this, reports of missile tests are also coming out.
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North Korea has claimed to have developed missiles capable of reaching the United States. Days after this, North Korea has tested a new missile. Meanwhile, South Korea’s emergency military meeting condemned North Korea’s missile test.
South Korea has announced that it will increase trilateral security cooperation with the United States and Japan. But North Korea has justified the weapons test as a self-defense measure to counter US-South Korean military exercises. Japan’s Deputy Defense Minister also appeared on the scene criticizing North Korea, which poses a challenge to Japan’s security.
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