The tension escalation on the Korean Peninsula does not cease: North Korea has fired again this Sunday two ballistic missiles unidentified into the Sea of Japan, their umpteenth weapons test this year.
This has been reported by the South Korean Army, which has reported that “North Korea has launched two unidentified ballistic missiles into the East Sea”, as the Sea of Japan is called in both Koreas.
These launches come just three days after the Kim Jong-un regime carried out a test of a new solid fuel engine for new long-range missiles and in a year in which Pyongyang has conducted a record number of tests weapons.
The firing took place from the Tongchang-ri area between 11:13 a.m. and 12:05 p.m. local time on Sunday, according to Seoul, which continues to analyze details of the altitude, distance and velocity of the projectiles to determine which type are. In addition, the South Korean Army has indicated that it maintains a position of “full military readiness in close cooperation with the United States” while continuing to monitor North Korea’s movements.
The authorities of Japanfor their part, have reported that the missiles have fallen into the sea in waters outside its Exclusive Economic Zone.
Endless launches and weapons tests
This new test by North Korea also takes place after the General Assembly of United Nations approved last Thursday a resolution calling for intensifying global efforts to improve the human rights situation in the country.
Last Friday, Pyongyang announced that it had tested a “Big Propulsion” Solid Fuel Engine for a “New Type of Strategic Weapon” in the presence of Kim Jong-un, indicating progress towards the development of a new type of ballistic missile with a more efficient intercontinental range.
Said test and the launches of this Sunday are added to the record number of missiles of various types that the North Korean regime has tested this year, which together with their preparations for a new nuclear test underscores North Korea’s willingness to continue advancing in its weapons program and, in turn, distances the possibility of dialogue.
Source: Lasexta
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