South Korean Army and US Army to proceed with detailed analysis North short-range missile launch

South Korean troops announced on the morning of the 25th that North Korea launched two short-range missiles from the east toward the Sea of ​​Japan one after another.

North Korea has just launched two presumed cruise missiles on the 21st of this month, and the South Korean army is proceeding with a detailed analysis with the US military.

The Joint Chiefs of Staff of the South Korean Armed Forces launched a short-range missile toward the Sea of ​​Japan from the vicinity of Hamgyong (Hamgyong) and Hamju (Hamju) in the eastern part of North Korea at around 7:06 and 25 am on the 25th. Announced that they fired two shots in total.

In each case, the flight distance was about 450 km and the altitude was about 60 km.

A spokesman for the Korean Ministry of Defense was asked at a regular press conference, "Is it a ballistic missile?" But said, "It is not appropriate to say whether it is a ballistic missile at this time."

The South Korean military is increasing vigilance and surveillance, while working with the US military for further analysis.

In response to the missile launch, the South Korean presidential office held an urgent NSC = National Security Council, "expressing deep concern that the missile was launched while the US policy toward the North is being considered." Was issued.

North Korea launched four short-range ballistic missiles in March last year, and on the 21st of this month, it launched two presumed cruise missiles from the vicinity of Oncheon, South Pyongan Province, in the west. I am.

North Korea ’s General Secretary Kim Jong-un announced in January that he would strengthen the development of nuclear weapons and missiles, emphasizing the United States as the “biggest enemy”, and last week, Kim ’s sister. Kim Yo-jong has issued a discourse blaming the United States and South Korea for conducting joint military exercises.

While the Biden administration attaches great importance to cooperation with its allies, Japan and South Korea, and is reviewing North Korea's policies, it seems that North Korea has the aim of restraining the United States.