US, “blatant violation of the UN resolution… Diplomatic involvement should be chosen” Condemn
Japan once issued a nationwide warning system and issued an evacuation order in Hokkaido… Fall estimation outside the EEZ
On the 13th, North Korea fired a medium-range ballistic missile into the East Sea. The possibility of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) is also raised. After blocking inter-Korean communication channels such as the inter-Korean liaison office and military communication lines in the East and West Seas, it seems that they tested a new type of weapon system ahead of the Day of the Sun, the birthday of President Kim Il-sung on the 15th.
According to the Joint Chiefs of Staff, North Korea fired a medium-range or higher ballistic missile into the East Sea from near Pyongyang around 7:23 am on the same day. The missile flew 1,000 km at an altitude and landed in the East Sea.
An official from the Joint Chiefs of Staff met with reporters that day and asked about the possibility that North Korea used solid fuel for the ballistic missile launch that day. ) is estimated to be above the level.”
On February 8, North Korea unveiled a new solid fuel-based ICBM at a military parade celebrating the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Army. The military is analyzing missile types while comprehensively analyzing specifications such as flame type, wake type, altitude, and range during launch.
This provocation was made on the same day after being silent since the 7th on regular phone calls through the inter-Korean joint liaison office and the West and East Sea military communication lines.
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An official from the Joint Chiefs of Staff said, “It seems that North Korea has tested a new weapon system.”
Cho Tae-yong, head of the National Security Office, presides over an emergency National Security Council (NSC) Standing Committee on North Korea’s launch of intermediate-range ballistic missiles at the National Crisis Management Center in the Presidential Office in Yongsan on the 13th. 2023.4.13 Presidential Office/News 1In response to North Korea’s provocation, defense authorities, including National Security Office Director Cho Tae-yong, held a National Security Council (NSC) Standing Committee on the same day and discussed countermeasures. The Joint Chiefs of Staff said, “The North Korean ballistic missile was launched at a high angle and landed in the East Sea after flying about 1,000 km.
The Joint Chiefs of Staff said, “Immediately after North Korea’s ballistic missile launch, we shared the situation closely through the ROK-U.S. cooperation meeting and confirmed that we will further strengthen our combined defense posture against any threats and provocations from North Korea.” Of course, as a serious provocation that harms the peace and stability of the international community, we strongly condemn it as a clear violation of the ‘UN Security Council resolution’, and urge an immediate stop.”
The Joint Chiefs of Staff said, “Our military will maintain a firm readiness posture based on its ability to overwhelmingly respond to any North Korean provocation under a firm combined defense posture.”
The Rodong Sinmun, the official newspaper of the North Korean Workers’ Party, announced that the Hwasong-17 Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) firing drill was held the day before the 17th (16th). After watching the exercise with his daughter Kim Joo-ae, Kim Jong-un, the general secretary, ordered “to strictly maintain the strategic armed force’s rapid response posture so that it can face any armed conflict or war.” 2023.3.17 Pyongyang Labor Newspaper/News 1The United States also strongly condemned North Korea’s long-range ballistic missile test. The US government released a statement that day and said, “President Biden and the national security team are working closely with allies and partners to evaluate the situation.” There is a risk of destabilization.”
“It shows that North Korea prioritizes illegal WMD and ballistic missiles over the welfare of the North Korean people,” he urged “all countries condemn North Korea’s violations and demand that North Korea come to talks for serious negotiations.”
The United States said, “The door to diplomacy has not been closed, but North Korea must immediately stop destabilizing activities and choose diplomatic intervention.”
The Labor Newspaper, the official newspaper of the Workers’ Party of Korea, reported on the 9th that North Korea held a military parade at Kim Il-sung Square in Pyongyang on the 8th, the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Army (National Day). Ten North Korean intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs), the Hwasong-17 (Hwasongpo-17), are passing through the square. 2023.2.9 Pyongyang Labor Newspaper/News 1In addition, the Japanese government issued a nationwide warning system ‘J Alert’ in connection with North Korea’s missile launch this morning and issued an evacuation order in Hokkaido, but corrected it saying that “the possibility of a fall has disappeared.” Local media such as NHK and Kyodo News reported this.
The Japan Coast Guard announced that “a missile launched by North Korea at around 8:19 am appears to have already fallen.” Kyodo News, citing a Japanese government official, said, “The North Korean missile appears to have landed outside Japan’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ).”
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