South Korean troops revealed on the 5th that North Korea launched a total of eight short-range ballistic missiles from four locations, including the suburbs of the capital Pyongyang.
It is expected that tensions on the Korean Peninsula will further increase, as North Korea has shown a strong stance toward the United States and South Korea, which are trying to strengthen their deterrence.
The South Korean Armed Forces' joint counselor's headquarters are located in four locations, including Sunan (Sunan) on the outskirts of the capital Pyongyang and Kecheon (Kaechon) on the south Pyongan in the west, for about 30 minutes from 9 am on the 5th. It was revealed that a total of eight short-range ballistic missiles were launched toward the Sea of Japan.
South Korean media have reported that it is the first time North Korea has launched eight ballistic missiles at about the same time, showing its ability to attack from multiple locations and appearing to make interception difficult.
The United States and South Korea agreed at a summit meeting last month to start talks to expand the scale of joint military exercises as North Korea accelerates nuclear and missile development, and for three days from the 2nd of this month. Over the years, we conducted joint training with a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier for the first time in 4 years and 7 months.
South Korean experts have analyzed that North Korea has taken a strong stance against the United States and South Korea, which are trying to strengthen their deterrence by launching immediately after this training.
Following the launch of the ballistic missile on the 5th, South Korean President Yoon Seok-yeol has taken a strong stance on both the US and North Korea, including instructing them to continuously strengthen their deterrence and defense posture. It is expected that tensions on the Korean Peninsula will increase further in the future, and each country continues to be vigilant about the trends in North Korea, such as the seventh nuclear test.