North Korea Fires Ballistic Missile 1 Day After Zelensky Warns Japan, South Korea, Philippines
Pyongyang launched a ballistic missile toward Japan shortly after Zelensky warned that North Korea’s deepening military cooperation with Russia threatens Japan, South Korea and the Philippines.
North Korea launched a ballistic missile from the Wonsan area on Aug. 12, 2023, shortly after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky cautioned that the country's improved combat experience alongside Russia posed an increasing threat to Japan, South Korea, and the Philippines. The missile traveled approximately 700 kilometers before landing outside Japan's exclusive economic zone.
Japan's Defense Ministry confirmed the launch and lodged a strong protest with North Korea. The missile reached a maximum altitude of around 90 kilometers before descending into the sea. This launch, which took place just over a day before the annual Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises between South Korea and the US, comes amid heightened tensions in the region.
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