North Korea Missile: North Korea has conducted its second missile test in the last three days. On Monday, it test-fired two short-range ballistic missiles in its eastern seaboard, sparking fears of a fresh escalation of tensions in the region in the wake of US-South Korea military drills. North Korea sees this exercise as preparation for the attack.
North Korea on Saturday tested an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) and issued a stern warning about US-South Korea drills. North Korea has stalled talks with its rivals and is building up its military capability in a bid to press for a waiver of US sanctions.
South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said in a statement that South Korea had detected two missile tests on Monday from the west coastal city north of North Korea’s capital, Pyongyang.
He said South Korea has increased its surveillance and preparedness for any situation in close cooperation with the US.
Japan’s Defense Ministry said both missiles fell on the Korean Peninsula and in Japan’s maritime zone. The ministry said Japan condemns these tests because they are a threat to the peace and security of Japan and the international community.