On Thursday, South Korea reported that North Korea launched multiple short-range ballistic missiles from Wonsan, its eastern coastal city, at approximately 8:10 a.m. local time. The missiles reportedly traveled up to 500 miles before landing in the sea. This launch is thought to serve as a test of various projectiles intended for export. South Korea is actively communicating with the U.S. and Japan to exchange information about the missile tests.
South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff spokesperson, Lee Sung-jun, avoided disclosing the precise number of missiles launched or their specific characteristics but indicated that the tests may have been aimed at evaluating missile performance and flight stability. Similar observations were made by the Japanese government, which noted that at least one missile flew on an irregular trajectory.
The ballistic missile program of North Korea is prohibited under United Nations Security Council resolutions; however, the country has continued to develop missiles of various ranges in recent years. North Korea previously conducted multiple ballistic missile launches in March, attributing these actions to ongoing military exercises conducted by South Korea and the United States, which it views as provocative.
Additionally, U.S. and allied intelligence suggest that North Korea has exported short-range ballistic missiles to Russia for the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, despite denials from both Pyongyang and Moscow. Reports also indicate that North Korean military personnel have been deployed to combat operations in the Kursk region of Russia. This latest missile launch underscores ongoing tensions in the region and the continued enhancement of North Korea’s military capabilities.
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