North Korea fires eight missiles into the sea in a row
SEOUL, June 5 (Yonhap) — North Korea fired eight short-range ballistic missiles into the sea east of the country this morning from at least two locations, the South Korean military said.
The missile launch took place after the US and South Korean ships had just finished a three-day exercise in international waters, off the Japanese island of Okinawa. The rockets were launched from the Sunan area.
According to Yonhap news agency, early this morning, the South Korean military announced that it had detected the 18th show of strength of the South Korean army. North Korea in this year. South Korea’s Office of the Joint Chiefs of Staff sent a related message to reporters around 9:10 a.m. but did not provide additional details.
South Korea’s presidential office said the country’s national security council had convened because of North Korea’s missile launch.
The Japanese government also announced that North Korea had launched what appeared to be a ballistic missile.
In recent weeks, North Korea has test-fired a series of missiles, including its largest intercontinental ballistic missile. North Korea’s last test was May 25, when the country launched three missiles shortly after US President Joe Biden wrapped up a tour of Asia. US and South Korean government officials say Pyongyang appears to have completed preparations for a nuclear test.
Hoai Linh
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