On Thursday, South Korea and the United States of America conducted joint missile defense training; And that is in the wake of North Korea launching a short -range ballistic missile towards the East Sea.
In a statement carried by the South Korean News Agency (Yonhap) – the South Korean Army monitored the short -range ballistic missile launched by the north in an area near Won San in the Kansgo region within 10:48 this morning (local time ).
She added that the missile flew about 240 km at an altitude of 47 km at a maximum speed of 4 Mach, explaining that the South Korean and American intelligence authorities are conducting a detailed analysis to verify the details of the missile.
The commission stated that Seoul and Washington shared the situation closely by holding a cooperative meeting as soon as the Byong Yang launched the ballistic missile, and they conducted a joint missile training; To confirm again the strong, strong defensive position.
The Commission strongly condemned the launch of North Korea a series of ballistic missiles because it represents a serious provocative action of peace and stability in the Korean Peninsula and the international community, and is a blatant violation of the United Nations Security Council resolutions, calling for the rocket provocations immediately.
She emphasized that the army is strengthening monitoring and vigilance, and that the country is working with the United States closely while maintaining a comprehensive preparation.
It is noteworthy that the launch of the missile came shortly after the issuance of a statement in which the North Korean Foreign Minister warned that her country would take more fierce military measures if the United States continues to campaign to enhance expanded deterrence with its regional allies.
The expanded deterrence indicates that America’s commitment to mobilizing a full range of its military capabilities, including nuclear options to defend its ally.
The missile provocation to the north comes 8 days after its launch of the short-range ballistic missile from the Sukashon region of the southern Pyongyan region towards the East Sea at about 3:31 pm on November 9..
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