North Korea conducts second ballistic missile test in less than a week
Summary
North Korea fired a ballistic missile on August 12, its second launch in less than a week, seen as a protest against upcoming joint military drills by South Korea and the United States. The missile flew over 700 kilometers and landed in waters near Japan. The South Korean and Japanese governments condemned the launch and expressed readiness to respond to any threats.Key Facts
- North Korea launched a ballistic missile from the Wonsan area on its east coast.
- The missile flew about 700 kilometers (435 miles) before landing in waters between Korea and Japan.
- This is North Korea’s second missile test within a week.
- South Korea and the US are preparing to start annual large-scale military drills on August 17.
- North Korea views these drills as rehearsals for an invasion and often responds with weapons tests.
- Japan protested the missile launch, citing it as a serious safety concern.
- UN Security Council resolutions ban North Korea from missile launches, but the country has continued testing.
- North Korea is expanding its missile and nuclear weapons despite past diplomatic talks with the US ending in 2019.
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