US military says it is aware of NK missile launch, reaffirms defense commitment to allies
The U.S. military said Friday that it is aware of North Korea's missile launch this week and reaffirmed America's commitment to the defense of regional allies. U.S. Pacific Command released a statement shortly after South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said that Pyongyang lobbed an unidentified projectile toward the East Sea. "We are aware of the recent missile launch and are consulting closely…
The U.S. military acknowledged North Korea's missile launch earlier this week and reiterated its commitment to defending its regional allies. The U.S. Pacific Command released a statement following South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff reporting the North's projectile towards the East Sea. The command emphasized they were consulting closely with allies and partners regarding the recent missile launch.
Based on current assessments, the U.S. and its allies do not perceive this event as an immediate threat to their personnel or territory. The U.S. reaffirmed its dedication to safeguarding its homeland and regional allies. This launch occurred the day after a five-day trilateral military exercise, known as Freedom Edge, concluded in international waters off South Korea's southern island of Jeju.
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