The range of North Korea's 2 bombs covers the US military base! U.S., Japan and South Korea Condemned - International

2022-12-18T17:30:32.846Z

North Korea fired two medium-range ballistic missiles (MRBM) toward the waters east of the Korean peninsula on the morning of the 18th. The South Korean military judged that the range of the missiles may include US bases stationed in Japan. In addition to today's provocative actions, North Korea has launched more than 60 missiles this year, breaking the record for launching missiles in a single year. This has aroused concern among neighboring countries. The United States, Japan, and South Korea issued strong condemnations this afternoon. According to Yonhap News Agency, South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff pointed out that North Korea launched two MRBMs at a high elevation angle toward the eastern waters of the peninsula from 11:13 a.m. to 12:05 p.m., North Pyongan Province. The missiles flew about 500 kilometers; If launched at a normal angle, it is estimated that it can fly more than 1,000 kilometers, and the range covers the US military bases stationed in Japan. Some analysts pointed out that Dongchangli is the site where the Pyongyang authorities conducted a solid-fuel high-power engine injection test for a new type of intercontinental missile three days ago. The test launch on Sunday may also use a solid-fuel rocket engine to launch the missile.

North Korea fired two more medium-range ballistic missiles on the morning of the 18th.

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[Instant News/Comprehensive Report] North Korea launched two medium-range ballistic missiles (MRBM) toward the eastern waters of the Korean Peninsula on the morning of the 18th. The South Korean military judged that the range of the missiles may include US bases stationed in Japan.

In addition to today's provocative actions, North Korea has launched more than 60 missiles this year, breaking the record for launching missiles in a single year. This has aroused concern among neighboring countries. The United States, Japan, and South Korea issued strong condemnations this afternoon.

According to Yonhap News Agency, South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff pointed out that North Korea launched two MRBMs at a high elevation angle toward the eastern waters of the peninsula from 11:13 a.m. to 12:05 p.m., North Pyongan Province. The missiles flew about 500 kilometers; If launched at a normal angle, it is estimated that it can fly more than 1,000 kilometers, and the range covers the US military bases stationed in Japan.

Some analysts pointed out that Dongchangli is the site where the Pyongyang authorities conducted a solid-fuel high-power engine injection test for a new type of intercontinental missile three days ago. The test launch on Sunday may also use a solid-fuel rocket engine to launch the missile.

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Immediately after the news came to light, South Korea’s Minister of Foreign Affairs for Peaceful Negotiations on the Korean Peninsula, Kim Gun, held a teleconference with the U.S. State Department’s Special Representative for North Korea Policy, Jin Xing, and Japan’s Director of Foreign Affairs, Asia and Oceania Takehiro Funakoshi. All three parties strongly condemned North Korea’s launch of ballistic missiles. , referring to similar illegal provocative acts in flagrant violation of the relevant resolutions of the UN Security Council, emphasizing that bilateral and trilateral communication and cooperation will be strengthened, and a solid joint defense will be maintained to deal with the possibility of any provocations by North Korea.

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The range of North Korea's 2 bombs covers the US military base! U.S., Japan and South Korea Condemned - International