Cruise Missile
North Korea conducted another round of missile tests, firing multiple cruise missiles off its east coast, marking its second launch in less than a week, according to South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS). The missiles were launched around 2300 GMT on Saturday, and their details are being analyzed by South Korean and US intelligence authorities. The JCS did not specify the number of missiles or their range.
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While there is an increased focus on surveillance and vigilance, South Korea’s military is closely cooperating with the United States to monitor additional signs and activities from North Korea. The recent missile launches come shortly after North Korea claimed to have fired a new strategic cruise missile named “Pulhwasal-3-31,” hinting at possible nuclear capabilities.
Despite the heightened tensions and increased provocations, officials in Washington and Seoul have not observed indications that Pyongyang intends imminent military action. North Korea’s recent actions are seen as part of its strategy to confront the United States and its allies, as the country has made advancements in ballistic missile development, strengthened cooperation with Russia and China, and abandoned its decades-long goal of peaceful reunification with South Korea.
North Korea’s state media, KCNA, denounced recent military drills by US and South Korean troops, warning of “merciless” consequences and emphasizing the need for preparation against a potential deadly war.
While UN Security Council sanctions do not prohibit North Korea from testing conventional cruise missiles, South Korea’s defense minister condemned the launches as a serious threat.
The missile tests occurred shortly after a Chinese delegation’s visit to Pyongyang, where both sides pledged to enhance tactical cooperation. In a separate development, a North Korean delegation, led by the sports minister, departed for China. The situation adds to the ongoing regional tensions and underscores the challenges in diplomatic efforts to ease hostilities on the Korean Peninsula.
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