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South Korea says North Korea launched two bullets into the sea this morning, possibly the first ballistic missile test under Joe Biden’s administration.
South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said at least two “unidentified bullets” had been fired into the Sea of Japan from North Korea’s South Hamgyong province. Korean and US intelligence are analyzing the launch data to obtain more information.
North Korea launched its Hwasong-15 ICBM in 2017. Photo: KCNA.
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said North Korea launched two ballistic missiles. “It has been a year since the missile was last launched,” he told reporters in Tokyo. “This threatens the peace and security of our country and the region. It is also a violation of the UN resolution.”
Pyongyang is prohibited from developing ballistic missiles by a United Nations Security Council resolution and is currently subject to international sanctions for its weapons programs. However, they made rapid progress in weapons development under Kim Jong-un, when they tested ICBMs capable of reaching the entire American continent in times of stress.
On March 21, North Korea launched two cruise missiles off the west coast, marking its first weapon test in nearly a year. White House press secretary Jen Psaki said last week that Washington officials contacted North Korea through “various channels” but received no response.
Kim Yo-jong, sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, warned the Biden government “to avoid causing trouble in the first place” if it wants to “get a good night’s sleep for the next four years.” North Korea’s deputy foreign minister also said Pyongyang would ignore US communication efforts if Washington maintains its hostile policy.
Phuong vu (Follow, continue AFP)
