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North Korea Missile Launches
North Korea launched multiple short-range ballistic missiles, prompting condemnation from Japan, the G7, and the U.S.
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Kim Yo JongKim Jong Un
- How many short-range ballistic missiles did North Korea fire?
- North Korea fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles toward the Sea of Japan on Tuesday, according to the Japanese Defense Ministry. This action follows a recent ICBM launch and precedes the U.S. presidential election.
- Who issued a statement criticizing the joint military drills?
- Kim Yo Jong, sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, issued a statement criticizing the joint military drills. The U.S. Indo-Pacific Command condemned the launches but stated they did not pose an immediate threat to U.S. personnel or territory.
- What was the approximate distance and altitude of the missiles' flight?
- At least seven missiles were launched from North Korea's west coast, traveling approximately 400 kilometers and reaching an altitude of up to 100 km. They landed outside Japan's exclusive economic zone.
- What are the possible reasons behind the timing of the missile launches?
- The timing of the missile launches is believed to be a show of force, possibly intended to influence the U.S. election and to protest recent joint military exercises involving the U.S., South Korea, and Japan.
- How did Japan and other international bodies react to the missile launches?
- The Japanese government lodged a strong protest, condemning the launches as threats to regional and international peace and security, and violations of UN Security Council resolutions. The G7 also condemned the action.