Pyongyang launched a suspected intercontinental ballistic missile to the east, according to South Korean Yonhap News Agency on Friday.
The South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff announced earlier that North Korea launched an unspecified ballistic missile, however, the initial analysis indicates that it is an intercontinental ballistic missile, according to Yonhap about the source of refusing to unveil its identity.
It is noteworthy that the missiles capable of flying more than 5,500 km are intercontinental ballistic missiles. UN resolutions prohibit North Korea to test ballistic missiles from any extent, some of which are able to carry nuclear warheads.
North Korean Foreign Minister Choi Sun Hui warned on Thursday that Pyongyang would take “more fierce” military measures if the United States strengthens its security commitment towards South Korea and Japan.
After that, Pyongyang launched a short -range ballistic missile towards the Sea of Japan, also known as the East Sea.
Yonhap said shortly before that, South Korea conducted a “pre -scheduled” sea missile defense exercises with the United States.
It is noteworthy that the situation is currently on the Korean peninsula very tension. North Korea has conducted a nuclear series of missile tests in the past few weeks.
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