In the statement made by the South Korean General Staff, it was announced that North Korea launched cruise missiles off the coast of Shinpo, the country’s port city on the Sea of Japan, at around 08:00 local time. Details regarding the number of cruise missiles, their range, their orbit and the altitude they reached were not shared in the statement.
SOUTH KOREA: OUR VITALITY POWER HAS BEEN INCREASED
In the statement, it was noted that the vigilance power of the South Korean army had been increased, and added: “Our army is working in close cooperation with the United States to monitor North Korea’s provocations.” expressions were used.
Seoul-based Yonhap news agency reported that this was North Korea’s second cruise missile test in 2024.
NORTH KOREA’S MOVES ARE INCREASING
The South Korean General Staff announced that the Pyongyang administration launched “Pulhwasal-3-31” cruise missiles towards the Yellow Sea during the week.
According to the news of the North Korean news agency (KCNA) on January 19, North Korea tested the “Haeil-5-23” underwater nuclear weapon system under development in January.
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