North Korea launches missiles as it dials up pressure against U.S.
Summary
North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles into the sea, shortly after saying it remains a nuclear-armed state and rejecting a U.N. call to stop its nuclear activities. The launches happened despite recent efforts by President Donald Trump to reduce joint military drills with South Korea and improve diplomacy.Key Facts
- North Korea launched two short-range ballistic missiles from its eastern coast toward its eastern waters.
- The missiles flew about 280 miles and 370 miles before landing in the sea.
- This missile launch came just after North Korea reaffirmed its nuclear status and dismissed a U.N. resolution demanding it stop nuclear development.
- South Korea and the U.S. are analyzing the missiles to learn their exact details.
- South Korea urged North Korea to stop missile launches banned by U.N. resolutions, and said it remains ready to respond with the U.S. alliance.
- Japan detected a possible missile but said it did not enter Japanese waters.
- North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un’s sister criticized U.S.-South Korean military drills and called for stronger North Korean nuclear deterrence.
- North Korea recently held a military drill with missiles, artillery, and drones after U.S., South Korea, and Japan completed their own joint exercises.
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