North Korea launches ballistic missile as tensions with Seoul grow over border mine blasts
North Korea launched a ballistic missile Saturday morning from the Wonsan area on its east coast into the Sea of Japan, according to Seoul's military. The launch comes amid renewed tensions between North Korea and South Korea, with the latter demanding an apology for a blast that wounded three South Korean soldiers inside the Demilitarized Zone last month.
North Korea launched a ballistic missile toward the East Sea on Saturday, according to South Korea's military. The Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) reported detecting the launch at approximately 6:30 a.m. from the Wonsan region, though specifics about the missile type were not disclosed. The missile reportedly traveled over 700 kilometers before landing in the sea.
The JCS is currently analyzing the missile's specifications in collaboration with the United States. South Korean and American intelligence agencies had been monitoring the launch from its initial stages and shared pertinent information with each other. The military emphasized that it is maintaining a high state of vigilance, operating under a robust South Korea-U.S. combined defense posture, and is prepared to respond decisively to any provocations.
Although the military did not specify the missile's type, reports suggest that it may have been a medium-range ballistic missile (MRBM) or similar.
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