South Korea believes that the two short-range ballistic missiles launched by North Korea toward the Sea of Japan on the 28th may be an improved version of the Russian missile that flies at a low altitude and falls on an irregular trajectory. It has come out.
Under these circumstances, Vice President Harris of the United States will visit South Korea on the 29th and will also inspect the demilitarized zone that separates North and South Korea, and both the United States and South Korea continue to be vigilant of North Korea's movements.
According to the South Korean military, two short-range ballistic missiles launched by North Korea toward the Sea of Japan from near Sunan on the outskirts of the capital Pyongyang on the 28th had a flight distance of over 360 kilometers and an altitude of over 30 kilometers. , It flew at Mach 6, which is six times the speed of sound.
Regarding this, the South Korean news agency Yonhap News said that the military is conducting an analysis, emphasizing the possibility that it is an improved version of the Russian short-range ballistic missile "Iskander," which flies at a low altitude and falls on an irregular trajectory. I'm telling you it's in progress.
It has been pointed out that North Korea launched a similar missile on the 25th of this month, suggesting that it is accelerating the development of short-range ballistic missiles that are difficult to detect and intercept.
Under these circumstances, Vice President Harris of the United States will visit South Korea on the 29th, hold talks with President Yoon Seong-yeol, and also plan to inspect the demilitarized zone that separates North and South Korea.
At the NSC (National Security Council), which was held urgently on the night of the 28th, the South Korean government accused North Korea of provocations ahead of Vice President Harris' visit to South Korea, and expressed a desire to strengthen deterrence with its ally, the United States. Both the United States and South Korea continue to be vigilant about North Korea's movements.
US Indo-Pacific Command ``Japan and South Korea's defense US involvement is unwavering''
The US Indo-Pacific Command has issued a statement after North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles into the Sea of Japan.
"We are aware of the launch of two ballistic missiles and are in close consultation with our allies and others," the statement said. I am making a decision."
The missile launch highlights the destabilization of the region by North Korea's illegal weapons of mass destruction and ballistic missile programs, he said, stressing that the United States' commitment to the defense of Japan and South Korea is unwavering. Did.