US military says it is aware of NK missile launches, reaffirms defense commitment to allies
The U.S. military said Thursday that it is aware of North Korean ballistic missile launches this week, reaffirming America's commitment to the defense of regional allies. U.S. Pacific Command released a statement hours after Pyongyang fired a barrage of short-range ballistic missiles toward the East Sea amid the ongoing South Korea-U.S. military exercise that it has decried as a rehearsal for…
On Thursday, the U.S. military acknowledged North Korea's recent ballistic missile launches, emphasizing America's pledge to safeguard regional allies. The U.S. Pacific Command issued a statement shortly after Pyongyang discharged a series of short-range ballistic missiles towards the East Sea, amid the ongoing joint military drills between South Korea and the U.S. The command expressed its awareness of the recent missile launches and its ongoing consultations with allies and partners.
Based on present assessments, these events do not pose an immediate danger to U.S. personnel or territory, or to its allies. The U.S. continues to commit to protecting its homeland and regional allies, the statement added.
North Korea's latest missile launches occurred while U.S. President Donald Trump ordered the reduction of the ongoing allied exercise. This move was perceived as a gesture of goodwill towards Pyongyang, as Trump seeks to resume diplomatic talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un.
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