North Korea Ballistic missile launch towards the Sea of ​​Japan South Korean Army Joint Chiefs of Staff

South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff announced that North Korea launched a short-range ballistic missile into the Sea of ​​Japan from the eastern city of Wonsan around 10:48 am on the 17th.

Information collection and analysis at the government official residence countermeasures office

The government is collecting and analyzing information at the official residence countermeasures office established in the crisis management center of the prime minister's official residence.

Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno "We will collect and analyze necessary information and conduct warning and surveillance."

At a press conference in the morning, Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno said, "I am aware of the reports. Regarding North Korea's military trends, the government has always taken great interest in collecting and analyzing information. In addition, I will refrain from answering about the specific content of individual information.We plan to continue to collect and analyze necessary information and conduct warning and surveillance while working closely with the United States and South Korea."

North Korea's latest missile launch

North Korea has repeatedly launched missiles at an unprecedented frequency, continuing from last month to this month.

On the 2nd of this month, more than 20 missiles were launched, including one that crossed the maritime demarcation line for the first time since the division of North and South Korea.

On the 3rd, one ICBM (which may be an intercontinental ballistic missile) was launched from near Sunan, a suburb of Pyongyang, and two short-range ballistic missiles were fired from near Gyecheon, South Pyongan Province. Did.

In the evening of the same day, three short-range ballistic missiles were launched from the inland area near Goksan, North Province in Hwanghae.

On the 5th, four short-range ballistic missiles were launched from near Tongrim, Pyongan North Province in the northwest.

And on the 9th, a short-range ballistic missile was launched from near Sukchon, South Pyongan Province in the western part of the country.